Key points from Vladimir Putin's speech at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa summit: Russia wants African countries to maintain their sovereignty and develop successfully; The share of the ruble in foreign economic transactions between Russia and Africa is 85%; Russian businesses operate in Africa with good faith and respect, invest in these countries and avoid colonial methods; The Russian business community demonstrates social responsibility by caring for its employees and their families on the African continent; Putin emphasized that Russia and Africa are natural partners for the formation of a multipolar world order, free from external influence; In the future, Africa will not only be able to meet its own food needs, but will also become an important exporter of agricultural products; The positions of Russia and African countries on key issues of international politics are in a close or parallel position.