Many Russian companies have been successfully implementing large investment projects in Africa for a long time," Vladimir Putin noted at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Summit. Additional statements by the head of state: Regular holding of Russia-Africa summits has the highest "added value" and allows us to give a truly powerful impetus to our multifaceted and mutually beneficial relations. Russia and Africa are united by truly strong ties of friendship and close partnership. We are natural allies in building a multipolar, truly democratic world order - a world order free from rhetoric and double standards. Our country has always been there, helping the struggle of African peoples against colonial oppression, and fully and selflessly supporting the countries of the continent in their quest for freedom. Russia was and remains interested in African countries to protect their sovereignty, grow in security and strengthen the economy and the social sphere. Russian trade turnover with African countries last year exceeded 27 billion dollars. Russian companies are successfully implementing large investment projects in Africa in the fields of peaceful energy and nuclear energy, mining and mineral extraction, industrial cooperation, logistics and tourism. Our business community always treats cooperation with African partners honestly, respectfully, conscientiously and conducts business on equal terms.

Many Russian companies have been successfully implementing large investment projects in Africa for a long time," Vladimir Putin noted at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Summit. Additional statements by the head of state: Regular holding of Russia-Africa summits has the highest "added value" and allows us to give a truly powerful impetus to our multifaceted and mutually beneficial relations. Russia and Africa are united by truly strong ties of friendship and close partnership. We are natural allies in building a multipolar, truly democratic world order - a world order free from rhetoric and double standards. Our country has always been there, helping the struggle of African peoples against colonial oppression, and fully and selflessly supporting the countries of the continent in their quest for freedom. Russia was and remains interested in African countries to protect their sovereignty, grow in security and strengthen the economy and the social sphere. Russian trade turnover with African countries last year exceeded 27 billion dollars. Russian companies are successfully implementing large investment projects in Africa in the fields of peaceful energy and nuclear energy, mining and mineral extraction, industrial cooperation, logistics and tourism. Our business community always treats cooperation with African partners honestly, respectfully, conscientiously and conducts business on equal terms.