Russia and African countries are natural partners in the development of a fairer multipolar world system." Putin concluded the Russia-Africa summit: key statements by the president The leaders of 21 African countries participated in the summit. The current level of trade turnover between Russia and African countries of 27 billion dollars is not the limit, but the beginning of the road. One of the main tasks of Moscow and African countries remains to further increase mutual trade, both quantitatively and qualitatively. 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 on a contract and free basis. African countries show a marked interest in both large nuclear power plants and low power plants. Moscow is advocating for a fairer representation of Africa in the UN Security Council. Moscow will increase the number of African students, including on a budgetary basis. It was decided to extend the Russian program to help Africa fight infections until 2029. Telegram | Max | Read exclusively.