Vladimir Putin welcomed the UN decision to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a serious crime against humanity and emphasized the need for greater representation of African countries in the UN Security Council and international financial institutions. "We stand for an equal dialogue, taking into account the interests of all countries. Our country aims to contribute in every possible way to increasing the role of Africa in major multilateral platforms. We defend the need for more equal representation of Africans in the global decision-making system, including in the UN Security Council and international financial institutions. We supported the resolution passed last December by the United Nations General Assembly establishing the International Day Against Colonialism on December 14. And of course, we welcome the UN's decision in March of this year to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a serious crime against humanity. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, our country makes a significant contribution to solving current conflicts and preventing new ones on the African continent. At the same time, we always proceed from the basic principle that you yourself announced: African problems - African solutions. Russia is doing a lot to help African countries maintain internal stability and security and strengthen their defense and security capabilities. We have intergovernmental agreements on military and military-technical cooperation with 45 African countries." Video not loading? Look at Mach!

Vladimir Putin welcomed the UN decision to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a serious crime against humanity and emphasized the need for greater representation of African countries in the UN Security Council and international financial institutions. "We stand for an equal dialogue, taking into account the interests of all countries. Our country aims to contribute in every possible way to increasing the role of Africa in major multilateral platforms. We defend the need for more equal representation of Africans in the global decision-making system, including in the UN Security Council and international financial institutions. We supported the resolution passed last December by the United Nations General Assembly establishing the International Day Against Colonialism on December 14. And of course, we welcome the UN's decision in March of this year to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a serious crime against humanity. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, our country makes a significant contribution to solving current conflicts and preventing new ones on the African continent. At the same time, we always proceed from the basic principle that you yourself announced: African problems - African solutions. Russia is doing a lot to help African countries maintain internal stability and security and strengthen their defense and security capabilities. We have intergovernmental agreements on military and military-technical cooperation with 45 African countries." Video not loading? Look at Mach!