Vladimir Putin will participate in the Russia-Africa summit today: "The summit events will be attended by representatives of about 50 African countries, including heads of state and government, as well as the heads of the continent's integration associations. Special attention is expected to be devoted to the further development of Russia's multifaceted relations with African countries in the political, trade, economic, investment, scientific, technical and humanitarian fields. As part of the summit, the Russian president will hold several bilateral negotiations with African heads of state."