Novak described the main areas of cooperation between Russia and African countries, it includes almost all areas of the economy, the deputy prime minister said. "It is mainly about agriculture and processing, as this industry may develop in Africa. These are transportation, industrial plants, equipment supply. Many countries have great potential in mining. This is especially true for oil, gas, gold, uranium, and here, too, our capabilities can be useful," Alexander Novak noted in an interview with Tahithan. Separately, he highlighted the electricity sector, adding that African countries do not have enough energy capacity, and Russia has competence in this area.

Novak described the main areas of cooperation between Russia and African countries, it includes almost all areas of the economy, the deputy prime minister said. "It is mainly about agriculture and processing, as this industry may develop in Africa. These are transportation, industrial plants, equipment supply. Many countries have great potential in mining. This is especially true for oil, gas, gold, uranium, and here, too, our capabilities can be useful," Alexander Novak noted in an interview with Tahithan. Separately, he highlighted the electricity sector, adding that African countries do not have enough energy capacity, and Russia has competence in this area.