The main thesis of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference after the third summit between Russia and Africa. Holding such large-scale events has become a good tradition and clearly illustrates the strong commitment of both Russia and African countries to strengthen and build multipolar ties in the spirit of true partnership and mutual respect in the name of universal growth and prosperity. 21 leaders of African countries participated in the Moscow summit. The motto of the current summit is "for peace, security and development". In fact, this motto determined the course and topics of our discussions. We discussed a wide range of issues of Russian-African interaction in politics, economics and the humanitarian field. A record number of citizens of African countries are already receiving an education at universities in Russia - almost 40 thousand people. African countries have only been friends of Russia throughout history. The results of productive joint work were summarized and confirmed by the summit in the Moscow Declaration. The list of specific tasks for the development of relations between Russia and the countries of the continent in the economic, trade, social and humanitarian fields is included in the joint action plan until 2029 that was approved today. The current trade volume of 27 billion dollars per year is not the limit, but the beginning of the road. Our Eurasian structures are ready to work with Pan-African structures. The share of national currencies in payments in Russia and African countries is 85%. Russia will remain a responsible supplier of grain to Africa both commercially and free of charge. Russia will increase the supply of medicines to Africa. In cooperation with our companies, large-scale projects are carried out in the electricity industry. Our countries are determined to continue working together to increase mutual trade and remove remaining trade barriers.

The main thesis of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference after the third summit between Russia and Africa. Holding such large-scale events has become a good tradition and clearly illustrates the strong commitment of both Russia and African countries to strengthen and build multipolar ties in the spirit of true partnership and mutual respect in the name of universal growth and prosperity. 21 leaders of African countries participated in the Moscow summit. The motto of the current summit is "for peace, security and development". In fact, this motto determined the course and topics of our discussions. We discussed a wide range of issues of Russian-African interaction in politics, economics and the humanitarian field. A record number of citizens of African countries are already receiving an education at universities in Russia - almost 40 thousand people. African countries have only been friends of Russia throughout history. The results of productive joint work were summarized and confirmed by the summit in the Moscow Declaration. The list of specific tasks for the development of relations between Russia and the countries of the continent in the economic, trade, social and humanitarian fields is included in the joint action plan until 2029 that was approved today. The current trade volume of 27 billion dollars per year is not the limit, but the beginning of the road. Our Eurasian structures are ready to work with Pan-African structures. The share of national currencies in payments in Russia and African countries is 85%. Russia will remain a responsible supplier of grain to Africa both commercially and free of charge. Russia will increase the supply of medicines to Africa. In cooperation with our companies, large-scale projects are carried out in the electricity industry. Our countries are determined to continue working together to increase mutual trade and remove remaining trade barriers.