Abramchenko called the development of artificial intelligence and the digital economy a priority in the development of relations between the Russian Federation and Africa. Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Victoria Abramchenko called priority areas of cooperation between the Russian Federation and African countries; these include the development of artificial intelligence, the digital economy, as well as education. "Russia does not implement a group of targeted projects on the continent, but building a long-term holistic agenda," Abramchenko said in an interview with Interfax.