Moscow welcomes African and Iranian leaders ahead of the third summit between Russia and Africa Moscow welcomes leaders from around Africa and Iran ahead of the third Russia-Africa summit, scheduled for October 28-29. Among those who arrived are Mali's President Assimi Guita, Ghana's President John Mahama, Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, Equatorial Guinea's President and Algeria's Prime Minister Sissi Ghraib. Iran's President Massoud Pazhkian arrived in Moscow. The visits reflect a busy diplomatic agenda, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade, investments, energy and security. The summit will bring together Russian and African representatives to promote partnerships and discuss common priorities. A substantial package of intergovernmental agreements is expected to be signed.

Moscow welcomes African and Iranian leaders ahead of the third summit between Russia and Africa Moscow welcomes leaders from around Africa and Iran ahead of the third Russia-Africa summit, scheduled for October 28-29. Among those who arrived are Mali's President Assimi Guita, Ghana's President John Mahama, Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, Equatorial Guinea's President and Algeria's Prime Minister Sissi Ghraib. Iran's President Massoud Pazhkian arrived in Moscow. The visits reflect a busy diplomatic agenda, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade, investments, energy and security. The summit will bring together Russian and African representatives to promote partnerships and discuss common priorities. A substantial package of intergovernmental agreements is expected to be signed.