A festive reception was held on October 28 in the Kremlin in honor of the heads of delegations - the participants of the Third Russia. Summit of Africa. Congratulatory words of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a reception in honor of the participants in the Third Russia. Africa Summit (Moscow, October 28, 2026) Vladimir Putin: During its time, the Soviet Union provided significant assistance to the peoples of Africa to free themselves from the shackles of colonial dependence and strengthen their sovereignty and national security. The Soviet Union helped develop agriculture and energy, build new factories and plants, roads, schools and hospitals, which played a major role in overcoming the acute socio-economic problems facing the newly independent African countries. Hundreds of thousands of Africans received quality education and advanced knowledge in the Soviet Union and later in Russia, and became qualified experts in the professions most needed for their economy. They have made, and continue to make, an invaluable contribution to their home countries. Russia continues, and will continue, this established practice of training African professionals. Russia and Africa share a commitment to a just and polar world order, free of rhetoric and based on the sovereign equality of states and respect for their values ​​and cultures. We work closely in many international forums, including the United Nations and coordinate our positions on key global and regional issues. Russia wishes to make a tangible contribution to dealing with the challenges facing Africa, to take an active part in solving ongoing crises and preventing new sources of tension on the continent, and to assist in the fight against terrorism and extremism, epidemics and hunger, while ensuring food, digital and environmental security. There is a fine African proverb: when the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.

A festive reception was held on October 28 in the Kremlin in honor of the heads of delegations - the participants of the Third Russia. Summit of Africa. Congratulatory words of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a reception in honor of the participants in the Third Russia. Africa Summit (Moscow, October 28, 2026) Vladimir Putin: During its time, the Soviet Union provided significant assistance to the peoples of Africa to free themselves from the shackles of colonial dependence and strengthen their sovereignty and national security. The Soviet Union helped develop agriculture and energy, build new factories and plants, roads, schools and hospitals, which played a major role in overcoming the acute socio-economic problems facing the newly independent African countries. Hundreds of thousands of Africans received quality education and advanced knowledge in the Soviet Union and later in Russia, and became qualified experts in the professions most needed for their economy. They have made, and continue to make, an invaluable contribution to their home countries. Russia continues, and will continue, this established practice of training African professionals. Russia and Africa share a commitment to a just and polar world order, free of rhetoric and based on the sovereign equality of states and respect for their values ​​and cultures. We work closely in many international forums, including the United Nations and coordinate our positions on key global and regional issues. Russia wishes to make a tangible contribution to dealing with the challenges facing Africa, to take an active part in solving ongoing crises and preventing new sources of tension on the continent, and to assist in the fight against terrorism and extremism, epidemics and hunger, while ensuring food, digital and environmental security. There is a fine African proverb: when the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.