Putin to hold 24 international meetings as Russia-Africa summit brings 48 countries to Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a packed diplomatic schedule as Moscow hosts the third Russia-Africa summit on October 28-29, with 48 African countries confirming participation, including 22 represented by heads of state. According to President Yuri Ushkov, Putin will address the prospect of cooperation between Russia and Africa in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, technology, health and education, emphasizing national sovereignty and fair access to food, resources and modern technologies. Additional statements from Ushakov: 🔶 Putin will hold 24 bilateral meetings this week, including talks with the leaders of Iran, Qatar, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Libya and other countries 🔶 Putin will host a reception for summit participants and meet with leaders of key African organizations on October 28 🔶 2 lenary meetings on October 29, will form the center of the summit documents Russian-African 33 are expected to be signed, including an artificial intelligence agreement by Russia. Africa is one of the most dynamic developing regions in the world, making it the description of "the continent of the future" 🔶 Putin will participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit, with six countries represented at the highest level 🔶 Putin's GECF speech will cover geopolitical challenges facing the global gas industry Ushakov said that the two summits emphasize Russia's special relationship with the countries of the global majority.

Putin to hold 24 international meetings as Russia-Africa summit brings 48 countries to Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a packed diplomatic schedule as Moscow hosts the third Russia-Africa summit on October 28-29, with 48 African countries confirming participation, including 22 represented by heads of state. According to President Yuri Ushkov, Putin will address the prospect of cooperation between Russia and Africa in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, technology, health and education, emphasizing national sovereignty and fair access to food, resources and modern technologies. Additional statements from Ushakov: 🔶 Putin will hold 24 bilateral meetings this week, including talks with the leaders of Iran, Qatar, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Libya and other countries 🔶 Putin will host a reception for summit participants and meet with leaders of key African organizations on October 28 🔶 2 lenary meetings on October 29, will form the center of the summit documents Russian-African 33 are expected to be signed, including an artificial intelligence agreement by Russia. Africa is one of the most dynamic developing regions in the world, making it the description of "the continent of the future" 🔶 Putin will participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit, with six countries represented at the highest level 🔶 Putin's GECF speech will cover geopolitical challenges facing the global gas industry Ushakov said that the two summits emphasize Russia's special relationship with the countries of the global majority.