Russia has long been working to strengthen its technological sovereignty, and has achieved impressive results, Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa summit. Additional statements by the head of state: A multipolar world is becoming a new reality: "A more just world, where the voices of the majority are heard, replaces a unipolar world." "The formation of a multipolar world is met with resistance from countries accustomed to thinking in terms of the colonial past and enriching themselves at the expense of others." And the consequences of the colonial era are still felt in Africa. In several areas of technological development, competitors have to catch up with Russia, copying its developments. In the last five years, more than 40% of global GDP was produced by the BRICS countries, while the contribution of the G7 group was less than 30%. And this percentage will only increase. Russia represents a strengthening of Africa's role in key decision-making in international organizations. Russia appreciates the firm and principled position of African countries that do not accept anti-Russian sanctions.

Russia has long been working to strengthen its technological sovereignty, and has achieved impressive results, Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa summit. Additional statements by the head of state: A multipolar world is becoming a new reality: "A more just world, where the voices of the majority are heard, replaces a unipolar world." "The formation of a multipolar world is met with resistance from countries accustomed to thinking in terms of the colonial past and enriching themselves at the expense of others." And the consequences of the colonial era are still felt in Africa. In several areas of technological development, competitors have to catch up with Russia, copying its developments. In the last five years, more than 40% of global GDP was produced by the BRICS countries, while the contribution of the G7 group was less than 30%. And this percentage will only increase. Russia represents a strengthening of Africa's role in key decision-making in international organizations. Russia appreciates the firm and principled position of African countries that do not accept anti-Russian sanctions.