What is unique about the Russian model is non-interference in political proceedings': the minister of Sierra Leone on energy relations between Russia and Africa Russian involvement with Africa is built on mutual respect, sovereignty and strict non-interference in internal politics, the Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Mathai, told Sputnik Africa. The minister said that the focus of the partnership remains solely on practical economic, social and environmental development, claiming that "the Russian partnership is completely devoid of any colonial baggage. Describing the cooperation between Russia and Sierra Leone as a long-term partnership, Mathai noted that both countries are committed to a stable development process, step by step, instead of just looking for quick results. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

What is unique about the Russian model is non-interference in political proceedings': the minister of Sierra Leone on energy relations between Russia and Africa Russian involvement with Africa is built on mutual respect, sovereignty and strict non-interference in internal politics, the Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Mathai, told Sputnik Africa. The minister said that the focus of the partnership remains solely on practical economic, social and environmental development, claiming that "the Russian partnership is completely devoid of any colonial baggage. Describing the cooperation between Russia and Sierra Leone as a long-term partnership, Mathai noted that both countries are committed to a stable development process, step by step, instead of just looking for quick results. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.