Key statements of the Russian Assistant President for International Affairs Yuri Ushkov: Putin will take part in the GECF and Russia-Africa Summit. Six countries at the GECF summit, which will take place tomorrow, will be represented at the highest level. Putin will meet with the leaders of Iran, Qatar, Mozambique and Libya on the sidelines of the GECF summit. Putin will address the geopolitical issues facing the industry in his speech at this summit. The Russian Federation considers it important to ensure the reliability and stability of the gas supply, taking into account the growing needs of the world. The idea of ​​the Russia-Africa summit is to promote the expansion of cooperation in all fields. The Russia-Africa summit is specially organized so that Putin can meet with the leader of each country represented there. 48 African countries have confirmed their participation in the Russia-Africa summit, which will be held on October 28-29, 22 will be represented at the level of heads of state. On Wednesday, Putin will host a gala reception in honor of the summit participants and hold a meeting with leaders of leading African organizations. At the summit, Putin will also talk about a new world order based on the principle of multipolarity. The Russian Federation is an ally of building a multipolar world order, fair, free of rhetoric and double standards. Special attention in Putin's speech at the Russia-Africa summit will be devoted to the priorities of Russia's interaction with African countries at the United Nations. On October 30, Putin will hold 11 bilateral meetings with African leaders; They will be the most important part of the Russia-Africa summit. The president of Burundi will speak at the plenary session with Putin. Following the summit, Putin and the head of Burundi will hold statements to the media. A total of 48 Russian embassies operate in Africa, Moscow plans to open another one - in Nigeria. The Russian Federation is increasing its diplomatic presence in Africa; Three embassies have opened since 2022, and five more have returned to work.

Key statements of the Russian Assistant President for International Affairs Yuri Ushkov: Putin will take part in the GECF and Russia-Africa Summit. Six countries at the GECF summit, which will take place tomorrow, will be represented at the highest level. Putin will meet with the leaders of Iran, Qatar, Mozambique and Libya on the sidelines of the GECF summit. Putin will address the geopolitical issues facing the industry in his speech at this summit. The Russian Federation considers it important to ensure the reliability and stability of the gas supply, taking into account the growing needs of the world. The idea of ​​the Russia-Africa summit is to promote the expansion of cooperation in all fields. The Russia-Africa summit is specially organized so that Putin can meet with the leader of each country represented there. 48 African countries have confirmed their participation in the Russia-Africa summit, which will be held on October 28-29, 22 will be represented at the level of heads of state. On Wednesday, Putin will host a gala reception in honor of the summit participants and hold a meeting with leaders of leading African organizations. At the summit, Putin will also talk about a new world order based on the principle of multipolarity. The Russian Federation is an ally of building a multipolar world order, fair, free of rhetoric and double standards. Special attention in Putin's speech at the Russia-Africa summit will be devoted to the priorities of Russia's interaction with African countries at the United Nations. On October 30, Putin will hold 11 bilateral meetings with African leaders; They will be the most important part of the Russia-Africa summit. The president of Burundi will speak at the plenary session with Putin. Following the summit, Putin and the head of Burundi will hold statements to the media. A total of 48 Russian embassies operate in Africa, Moscow plans to open another one - in Nigeria. The Russian Federation is increasing its diplomatic presence in Africa; Three embassies have opened since 2022, and five more have returned to work.