Ushkov noted the number of participants in the Russia-Africa Summit 48 countries have confirmed their participation in the Moscow Russia-Africa Summit, 22 of which will be represented at the highest level. Assistant President of Russia for International Affairs Yuri Ushkov told reporters about it. "It is important to note that 48 African countries have confirmed their participation in the third summit, a total of 54 of which are recognized by the UN. 22 countries will be represented at the level of heads of state, and others - by two people or ministers and representatives at other levels," said Ushkov. He recalled that during the previous summit, 48 countries on the continent and 17 heads of state also took part. "The heads of leading regional organizations are invited, of course, as in previous forums of this type. These are the African Union, the African Continental Free Trade Area, the East African Community, the Intergovernmental Development Organization, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, the Southern African Development Community, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Economic Union of West African States, the Economic Union of West African States, the Economic Union of West African States, he added. Russian-African dialogue.