we do continue our special coverage here from the africa. russia 2023 for him. this of course is here in some petersburg, the delegations from africa are all over this expo center here. and you can tell that really having a good time. there's a, a wonderful sense of optimism here. and we just had that marie is a hot of a, of course, the ministry of foreign ministry, spokes person for russia. she was just here in the studio with us a token, a lot of g opponents like she was really straight. we kind of had a bit of a joke about being a straight shooter, and maria was a very straight. she would if you told me, roy, you know, you have to be a straight shooter to stop being so diplomatic. on international television. i said, maria, you're probably going to get me fired, but i will take your advice. now the guests continue to follow through here a temporary studio here for all the international i. for the meantime, we do have a very special guest. now joining us here in the studio as it is the russian 1st deputy, any human as a public. so dot com. thank you very much f

the relationship that has been built up over many years between africa and russia. so very important relationship for us, particularly south africa, given the role that the people of russia played. you know, struggle for freedom from time to time in the united nations has been used for political. it's a, it's been made the weapon by some against i was we have to end that. and i think having a diversity in its structures and make them isms allowing for democratic processes . i think it's his time that i'll come to them to realize that it has the possibility of being an extremely powerful part of the world. and we need to be for more in control of our own capabilities, our resources, and we should manage them to the interest of the african continent and not have this notion that we owe someone something because that's the neo colonial ideal. so i think we need to begin to understand our own power and to use it to good effect flatfoot. even those who claim to be friends have really exploited the results of the continent. and, you know, colonialism was about mineral reso

let me remind you of russia africa.his large-scale very important and significant event is attended by delegations from 49 countries in total on the african continent with 54 officially recognized states. and from what we can conclude that it’s as if almost the entire continent is represented here, and yesterday, and on the first day of the economic humanitarian forum itself, in fact , there was a continuation of the dialogue that was started back in 2019, when the first russia-africa summit was held in sochi and and all these events that we see yesterday and will happen today. this is at the same time a comparison of watches on topics, and for the large number of joint projects concluded earlier, this agreement is both a meeting of old friends and a lively discussion of business partners, because we know that a large number of agreements were already announced yesterday, and it is important that all this is based on healthy pragmatism, because the situation has changed for many years and africa is as interesting to rus

russia is ready to supply free grain to africa, zimbabwe, somalia, and a number of other countries caneceive from 25,000 to 50,000 tons in the next 3-4 months vladimir putin said at the russia-africa summit in st. petersburg , in addition to food, they also talked about energy. moscow is going to develop 30 projects with 16 african countries. artyom boxes will tell you all the details. and zimbabwe helicopters to mine uranium in tanzania to develop nuclear energy in the bund. these are just a few examples of russia's projects in africa that are being discussed in st. petersburg today after the forum the day before. one of its main topics is already being discussed there: food security last year , the export of russian grain to african the continent amounted to 11.5 million tons in the first 6 months of this year, president vladimir putin noted almost 10. we will be ready in the coming months in the next 3-4 months to provide zimbabwe somalia's burkina faça to the central african republic and ritei free of charge. for 25-50.000 tons of grain , free delivery of these products to consumer

logistics and peaceful atom the main areas of cooperation between russia and africa, which are now being discussed in st. petersburg on the form russia africa growth points for economies , my colleague, artyom yamshchikov, will tell in more detail about them today, the economic and humanitarian forum started. russia africa it precedes the summit of the same name, which will be held tomorrow invited several thousand entrepreneurs on the eve of vladimir putin passed the verdict from the prime minister of ethiopia , we are for your visit, dear sir, for example, the minister prepared, uh, a whole package of documents. among them, an inter-agreement on information security on air traffic, a memorandum of understanding in the field of information and communication technologies, a roadmap for cooperation in the field of the use of atomic energy, a protocol between customs services. joint work is underway on more than a dozen intergovernmental agreements and interdepartmental projects. well, in turn, the head of the ethiopian government drew attention to technology issues economic interaction an

so let me, the main thing is that russia in africa are united by and in the desire to defend geniune sovereignty, the right to their own original baffled development in political, economic, social, cultural, and auto spears. the main thing is that russia in africa are united by an inmate desired defend genuine salvage relates the right to their own original paths of development in political, economic, social, cultural, and other species. now another point that the russian president want it to get across, and really another point that this entire russia africa summit really demonstrates is the fact that the applicant content is rapidly developing into a giant world wide political and economic force to be reckoned with. and this is something that russia wants to aid in the process of development. and in the end, the end, the russian president said that russia is doing that in many ways already. specifically, in terms of securing the supply of food and agricultural products to the consummate from russia, despite all these western sanctions that are making it very, quite difficult for rus

the come over and president does all the sumani, who emphasized the unity of russia and africa. mr. sumani said that successful russia actually means success, the african continent. so concord are you from should appear not. we'd like to offer my congratulations to you, mister president, because all of the decisions that you've taken you've made, you're not going to regret them because we have managed to secure a great success. not just for the president of the russian federation who has invited us, but it's also a success for african countries because of russia is a winner. everyone is the winner to lose starting from yesterday evening. we have been engaged in discussions we've spoken and have had conversations today. we have offered our things and we have spoken about the longstanding relationship between our countries and russia, has been in africa for decades lives. and we know that it is during the most difficult times when you know who your true friends are. and russia stood with us during the most difficult times during the times of slavery. and during the times of aparthe

welcome again to our discussion platform in the format of the forum russia africa in russia 24 now annaleagues, you have already been introduced. we, when we talk about the african continent, uh, here in all the discussions that are going on here, we talk about cooperation, and maybe this cooperation will ultimately help. eh, well, change, or what? this is not just an image, but such is the status quo of the african continent, which everyone has always treated, well , with caution in the epidemiological sense. a. what is your assessment of the situation there now and what can we do to change this situation, of course , it becomes unstable very quickly, we see a large number. for example, if we talk about the african continent, this is both the motherland and the place of constant occurrence and trouble for the most formidable most dangerous infections such as hemorrhagic fevers, yes, fevers that are caused by the ebola virus, the marburg virus with high mortality. ah, and uh, this is, of course, a high risk, and we see the realization of these risks in different countries in a given per

it is not surprising that this is the first, in principle, what the guests see on the form of russia -africabecause defense issues such as anti-technical. in general, one of the important traditional partnerships between russia and africa , this is the delegation that we are now observing. here is the operator on the left. now look, see her. the delegation has just listened to such an impressive report. here at the rostec booth. actually, here is another delegation. now listening to the report right now. you see, they present a new kit for the protection of military personnel. and here is a better look. here we have a portable anti-hadron weapon. ah. then you can look at the helicopters on the plane. in general, he is everything that russia can give africa and, in fact, these opportunities. in what sense, probably, even limitless, but really about the program. today we have here on the fields, not only stands, not only meetings and business dialogue. today we have a huge, colossal presidential program, after all. they said that almost 50 countries , well, 49 countries out of 54 african count

russia africa what is called comments are unnecessary and in this sense? remains, without any exaggeration, a space for preserving independence relations between russia and the african continent have historically been built on the principles of respect for the independence of each of the states, and , probably, that is why, despite all the obstacles that it already passes, the most important topics are being discussed, and then , which i have just told about inclusion. this is only a small part of all that, the volume of topics that will be actively discussed in the next two days here at the expo forum in st. petersburg alexandra thank you for direct communication with the northern capital was our special correspondent. varvara nevskaya on a gazprombank credit card, the grace period is always 180 days without interest and every 2 months. it starts again. and also free service and cash withdrawal without commission. this is fonbet cup of russia on football large-scale spectacular real. fonbet russian football cup refresh your senses at the right time. a sip

today , the russia-africa summit in st. petersburg will take place within the framework of the eponymous foma, the main event will be the plenary session. vladimir putin and all 17 leaders of the states of the continent will speak at it participants of the event , joint documents will be adopted later, the final declaration in total, 49 african delegations arrived in st. petersburg. this indicates a desire to develop cooperation with russia, vladimir putin believes on the eve of his speech at the plenary session of the forum has become one of the central events will tell him. bringing relations to a new even more advanced level is the main goal of the forum, russia africa, which started today in st. petersburg, an official reception on behalf of the head of the russian state, excellent an opportunity to talk about what is important for moscow’s relations with the continent as a whole and with each of its states, and the overwhelming majority are presented with a friendly handshake smile, a protocol photo and mutual respect

why the main focus of this is russia africa's summit? but most importantly, russia to a giant move forward in developing its will re, to warm relations with its african freedom. people from 2 different continents, singing songs and playing sports all in one things. well, the summit brought together a guest specializing in a wide range of professions on fields, including those from the energy sector. the funder of the africa for nuclear platform, princes. but somebody told us the western pushed to go green. there is due to fail of the basic needs on the content that need to be addressed. first. what he told me to understand is the investment will come would not come smoking. and so in after the call when there's no energy, when there's no sustainable electricity to supply. so i think that applicant companies i know, realizing that we need to get as part of the energy mix, tell us how that is the situation across the african continent with power in general electricity. i mean, is it still difficult to reach it's, it's very difficult over 40

as we're africa, we have nothing to reproach ourselves with president who in concludes the russia africa summit in st. petersburg and says that russia has always had good relations with the continent dating back to soviet times. while western nations downplay the importance of those events, those attending states such gatherings are vital to keep pace in a rapidly changing world. we need a more or less. yeah, i'll send me to this. so some is, this summit is marked by the spirit of cooperation in partnership. russia has always respected our sovereignty. the rich countries are hope for us. they will help to fight western domination. and a russian missile strength destroys a regional headquarters of ukraine's national security service in the central city of bennett profit girls, that's according to the russian defense ministry, the coming to you from the russian capital. this is our key international with the latest and world news today. i'm here, elizabeth, happy to join us. the president vladimir putin has concluded the russia africa summit in saint petersburg with an hour long press conf

and russia africa in st.studies institute international studies mgimo a and co-author of a recent altai report on russian african relations. laura evgenia so, what is the competitive advantage? russia in relation to other world centers of power that are fighting for influence in africa colleagues good afternoon. i think there are four, perhaps, factors that need to be mentioned about the uniqueness of russia and we need to talk about the soviet legacy. still, the russian african partnership has passed the test of time, and it seems to me that after all, russia is not returning to africa. it has always been with it, and since the soviet period, when there was significant, and political economic financial military, and technical assistance to our african partners and friends. secondly, we support our african colleagues' own development agenda. this is psychologically very important for them. they have their own development institutions, we are talking about the african union african export import bank. and they

that both russia and africa are concerned not only with material, but also with spiritual values, andfloor to his holiness patriarch kirill of moscow and all russia your excellency, dear vladimir vasilievich vladimir vladimirovich president of the russian federation, your excellency dear mr. sumani, president of the union of the comoros, enough of my head and high representatives of the country of africa welcomes you all cordially and thank you for the invitation to speak at such a representative meeting dedicated to the development of cooperation between russia and the states of the african continent life, having an important political economic. i would also say spiritual and cultural significance, despite the geographical remoteness , the people of our countries have good relations , the secret of such friendship is quite simply russia has never considered the african continent as a space for profit or what? for colonization, i never spoke to the peoples of africa in an arrogant tone from a position of superiority and strength in difficult historical moments. we have always tried to

am speaking on behalf of the central african republic at the binary meeting of the second forum russia africach takes place in the beautiful city of st. petersburg. but the determination with which russia supports africa in the struggle for sovereignty. president of the russian federation

i am sure that russia and the states of africa are completely in solidarity with each other in this sense. the president separately dwelled on the issue of cooperation between russia and the country of africa according to him, moscow will always be a responsible partner, including in terms of the supply of agricultural products, unlike states of the west for decades , support has always been given to the heavy opposition of the countries of africa to its colony. unfortunately, some manifestations of colonialism have not been eliminated so far and the ideals are still practiced by the former metropolitans. the freedoms of independence and sovereignty are very significant even now in the current difficult conditions of international turbulence. we jointly oppose the use of climate themes, the protection of human rights, and the so -called gender agenda for non-public political purposes and naturally. can not accept the replacement of international law by the so-called rules-based order. which some countries themselves declare, they themselves constantly distort , change, shuffle, it’s not a

i wanted to ask you 1st and foremost, of course, as the africa summit with russia here in st. petersburg, but i'm very glad the south africa, of course, is being represented here. but why, what are your expectations for this summer? what's the mission of south africa for this? well, i suppose that there are many strands to the expectation, especially it has to continue the relationship that has been built up over many years between africa and russia. so very important relationship for us, particularly south africa, given the role that the people of russia played. you know, struggle for freedom. so it's a, you know, relationship a brother and sister of comrades and friend. it is at least to continue that. then the 2nd would be to continue to establish strong bones in advancing the development goals of the african continent. and to ensure that the commitment that russia has both illustrative and expressed over many is continues to be given practically fact by the programs that we agree together and the actual execution. then the 3rd strand is of course people to people exchanges.

were after god, well we have nothing to reproach ourselves with credit input and concludes that russia africa summit in st. petersburg and says that russia has always had good relations with the confidence dating back to sylvia time. while western nations down play the importance of the events, those attending look forward to a repeat and think russia for the respect that shows in africa. i think we have more or less. yeah, i'll send me to this is some is this some, it is mars by the spirit of cooperation in partnership. russia has always respected our sovereignty. the brits countries are a hope for us. they will help to fight western domination. and a russian missile strikes destroys a regional headquarters of ukraine security service in the central city of the prophet pro, that information direct from the russian ministry of defense, the coming to you from the russian capital. this is our t international with the latest and world news today. i'm fiorella, isabel, happy to join us. president vladimir putin has concluded the russia africa summit in saint petersburg with an hour long press con

what is particularly pleasing is that russia conducts its relationship with africa at the strategic level. and it conducts it with a great deal of respect and recognition of the silver and t of african states. and russia has continued to be supportive of africa as due to the cost of enjoying the days of the soviet union. so we're very pleased to that, that spirit of cooperation continues, and we appreciate very much your own disposition to watch it. when it comes to south africa, we enjoy very good relations with us, russia at the strategic level, touching on a number of areas. and it's a multi level relationship, as you correctly say. at the investment level, there are quite a number of russian companies that are invested in the south african market, as there are companies from south africa that are also invested in the russian market at the trade level. obviously, we would live to see more growth in exchanges of trade and the cooperation that we should have should now be much bro. down in energy sector currency, south africa, is going through an energy crisis. and we could lend a lot an

and really, another point that this entire russia, africa summit really demonstrates, is the fact that the applicant, consummate, is rapidly developing into a giant world wide political and economic force to be reckoned with. and this is something that russia wants to aid in the process of development. and in the end, the end, the russian president said that russia is doing that in many ways already. specifically in terms of securing the subjects to the content and from russia. despite all these western sanctions that are making as much as they're quite difficult for russia to do that. but nevertheless, the russian president mentioned that 11500000 tons of russian grain were sent to the african consummate last year. and uh, for the period of 2023 that we've been through so far already, 10000000 tons of russian grain had been shipped to the concert. and so we're definitely going to see before the end of the year, a giant increase from last year. and he also said that russia doesn't only want to 8 in terms of food exports to the, the content, but also in terms of humanitarian aid. betwee

it puts in russia africa summit in st. petersburg is the 2nd time he's invited. applicant lead is to meet him on home to and this attendance is anything to go by. he's more interested in them than they are in him. last time in searching 45 of them turned up this time almost 2 thirds of them stayed away. so what is boots and offering? the russian president has promised to supply african nations free weapons to enhance security on the continent. his country is already africa's biggest on steel . he's also pledge corporation on trade, science and technology. i'll be talking to an analyst about what all this means. often this reports the rest of the africa summit is an opportunity for must go to tell the world it's not alone, and it can still do political business. consider all that has resulted from the invasion of ukraine, internationally with an arrest warrant for president vladimir 14 for war crimes, and internally with the instability of a failed mutiny by the lead of the wagner, a private army. despite all this african h

the amc is in government today and it seems, has not forgotten. russia invests very little in africa and accounts for only one percent of the foreign direct investment into the continent. and yet russia is a major force when it comes to arms. in recent years, russia has been, by far the biggest single exporter of to the african continent. it sells more than twice as much to africa than the us to us. these arms sales are seen as giving russian significant political leverage to its customers. and then that's the most new group. ok, now it's active and molly central african republic, libya and so don prepping up autocratic regimes and exchange for natural resources like gold. it is accused of operating with overprotected to committing mass because and other human rights abuses for them. the loudness found a, you've got any pretty goshen threatened rebellion against the russian leadership at home. but moscow says, bob and i will continue operations in africa rushes, withdrawal from the black sea drain deal has pushed up global foot prices. this is expected to hit east africa, the hottest

are they working with africa in the same way that russia and china a working with africa? no, they're not drinking in the same way. and not they come in there to go. i mean, not us. they've done penn, differentiate them. they've done manufactured new car. did they take them to the countries created skills there and then invest in them to be find these goods. and then some of these of them to as, as doubled or tripled, applied. and wed been saying that this minute i was in africa, you know? so the people of the years come in and you guys come in mind them, but there must be present, is that the payments so that we can then develop good faithful data if it was. and that's, it didn't mean that us, that they even put them in the law is that no one wouldn't take, doesn't mean that as in africa. and it's only for the app. and if you and the cut about and the of those that we use for the that does ride, we really for, for jazz are at a place that lots of your, in the democrats get if i give up co go in that region. right. that a lot of them does put. busy in the, not just a cut b

africa. c. r t will be covering the russia africa summit in st. petersburg this week, and we'll have all the latest updates for you. stay tuned. the, now yours presidency has confirmed a coup attempt by the presidential guard unconfirmed reports they, the nation's leader is trapped in his office, refusing to resign. government authorities say they are ready to confront the rebels. it is wednesday morning, elements of the presidential guard engaged in an end to republican movement and tried in vain to obtain the support of the national armed forces and the national guard. the army and the national guard are ready to outside of the elements of the presidential guard involved in this and rest. if they don't come to their senses. the 2 has been condemned by regional alliances such as african union and equal was who said that they will not tolerate and the time to over throw democracy in the region. we spoke to the local journalists, mouton, mama ali who brought us details about the unfolding situation. i dealt with minnesota so sir, now these are near

petersburg, where today is the main day for themselves and the russia africa forum vladimir putin discussed economic and political issues with his colleagues. the worlds of 17 african states, and the most important statements aleksey golovkov the second most important day of the summit russia africa leaders of states, and representatives of almost all countries of the continent have arrived in st. traditional attire, and the vice-premier of the eswatini kingdom of the former swaziland is wearing a cape in the colors of the national flag. finally, the owner appears. vladimir putin himself manages to quickly talk about something with the egyptian president sisi and shake hands with the head in the hands of the front leaders pass into the large hall. today, the main conversation about world policy towards africa, russia has always had its own approach to this continent. russia and africa are traditionally bound by strong bonds of friendship and close mutually beneficial relations, the basis which were laid back in the middle of the last century during the years of the struggle of the peoples o

expectation associates has to continue the relationship that has been built up over many years between africa and russia. so very important relationship for us, particularly south africa, given the role that the people of russia played, you know, struggle for freedom. so it's a, you know, relationship, a brother and sister of comrades and friend, it is and is to continue that. then the 2nd would be to continue to establish strong bones in advancing the development goals of the african continent. and to ensure that the commitment that russia has both illustrative and expressed over many is continues to be given practically fact by the programs that we agree together and the actual execution. then the 3rd strand is of course people to people exchanges. we share much of an interest in the creative offs in history, in a range of cool policy areas, security trade. so really looking at quite a wide spectrum of areas of partnership is, is really the, the ration offer our presence and perhaps fulton most important. and i'm really glad that president putin has agreed to this is to continue the discussions. we be

i wanted to ask you, 1st and foremost, of course, as the africa summit with russia here in st. petersburg. but, and i'm very glad the south africa, of course, is being represented here. but why, what are your expectations for this summit? what, what's the mission of south africa for this? well, i suppose that there are many strands to the expectation associates is to continue the relationship that has been built up over many years between africa and russia. so very important relationship for us, particularly south africa, given the role that the people of russia played, you know, struggle a full freedom. so it's a, you know, relationship, a brother and sister of comrades and friend, it is and is to continue that. then the 2nd would be to continue to establish strong bones in advancing the development goals of the african continent. and to ensure that the commitment that russia has both illustrative and expressed over many is, continues to be given practically fact by v. a. programs that we agree together and the actual execution. then the 3rd strand is of course people to people

african parties with free delivery vladimir putin announced this at the plenary session of the russia africa summit in st. petersburg. he also noted. thirty promising energy projects with russia's participation are currently being worked out in sixteen countries of the continent. what else was said at the meeting, we are ready to tell our correspondent anastasia efimova, she directly hello anastasia, we are waiting for details from you. about walking the meeting details. i promise within the next few minutes. technology and security in the name of sovereign development for the benefit of man, the central theme of the second economic and humanitarian forum russia africa, which started today in st. petersburg, opening the plenary session. vladimir putin recalled that moscow is sincerely interested in strengthening ties with the region, and ties based on mutual respect for the continent. of course, one of the key food security issues, as emphasized by the russian president. our country will continue to pay special attention to the uninterrupted supply of products, including wheat, by the way, l

petersburg, the first day of the russia africa summit was held; almost all countries of the continentt of 54 took part in it. this indicates their desire to expand mutually beneficial contacts with our country. program of his performance. the plenary session became one of the central events of the forum on the agenda of free supplies of grain industry trade energy. personnel training. what i remember about the first main day of the summit and what to expect from it tomorrow anastasia firm to bring relations to a new and even more advanced level, the main goal of the russia africa forum, which started today in st. petersburg, is an official reception on behalf of the head of the russian state, an excellent opportunity. talk about what is important for moscow's relations with the continent as a whole and with each of its states. and the overwhelming majority is presented to meet a friendly handshake smile protocol photo and mutual respect for the world in its diversity and wealth is the very foundation on which we must build the world order. today , we look to the future with optimism,

for the front or we try russia is a very important partner for africa they say that a friend is known in trouble , and just in difficult times, russia has always been with us throughout the whole time. whatever problems arose, the struggle for independence, russia was there, despite all the difficulties, russian investments allowed many african states to embark on the path of development, and we are grateful to you for this, we do not forget about the constant support from russia in the struggle for the liberation of africa in the struggle with protein. i support russia in the un security council on african issues 1.5 billion people live on our continent , their voice is important, both on the site of the g20, and in general. after all, often issues related to africa are discussed without her participation, so we ask for your support in international organizations when they make decisions in africa in it the highest dosage of a substance for pain and inflammation against pain and inflammation in muscles and joints sberbank provides a credit potential service. plan your dreams. find ou

in africa and russia, so very important relationship for us, particularly south africa, given the role that the people of russia played, you know, struggle for freedom. so it's a, you know, relationship of brother and sister of comrades and friend. and this to continue that. then the 2nd would be to continue to establish strong bones in advancing the development goals of the african continent. and to ensure that the commitment that russia has both illustrative and expressed over many is continues to be given practically fact by the programs that we agree together and the actual execution. then the 3rd strand is of course people to people exchanges. we share much of an interest in the creative offs in history, in a range of cool policy areas, security trade. so really looking at quite a wide spectrum of areas of partnership is, is really the, the ration offer our presence and perhaps fulton most important. and i'm really glad that president putin has agreed to this is to continue the discussions. we began earlier, the caea, a bundled africa playing a role in a c king, a peaceful outcome

president of russia and we are creating a free trade zone in africa, i think that this is a good modeland it will help us to go too forward and develop as chairman. i can accelerate the establishment of the development of this free trade area with russia's support and partnership. we will be able to implement such a project and achieve concrete results. between russia and ukraine, this affects the global economy. we were in kiev, we held talks, we also met with the president of russia, we will find a solution. has the president of russia demonstrated that he is ready to help us in the field of grain supply? yes, this is important, but maybe this is not quite enough, so that we achieve a ceasefire, because war is always something unpredictable. and the longer it lasts, the more unpredictable. she becomes president showed that he is willing to dialogue and find a solution. now we need to convince the other side. i hope that we will succeed as mediators. i hope that we will achieve positive results. thank you very much mr. president. it was a broadcast from st. petersburg of a joint state

well, the economy artyom yamshchikov is back in touch, artyom what is the agenda at the russia africammit today, but dmitry today is the culmination of the russia africa summit and the main events of this plenary session with the participation of vladimir putin . in addition, the head of state will meet with the presidents, the king of cameroon and senegal head of the presidential council. the central topic of discussion is traditional energy science , cyber security and medicine, bilateral negotiations with african leaders will continue on saturday after the official end of the summit. trade turnover between russia and african countries reached almost $18 billion last year , maxim reshetnikov said on the eve of this , according to the head of the ministry of economic development on a global scale, the figure is insignificant and trade with the continent has great potential. our task there in the thirtieth year is at least deuces from turnover. well, for comparison , we have more than $40 billion in trade with belarus alone. yes, there is the whole of africa and 18, so there are defin

president important and reliable we consider russia's reliable partner in africa following the results in a row, our country took first place in terms of trade with russia in sub-saharan africa. and it reached almost half a billion dollars, this is a good indicator of a very good trend that needs to be developed. and, of course, we need to, absolutely, we need to increase the figure. there is an opportunity to intensify partnerships in agriculture, geological exploration, development of minerals and energy in fisheries. i know that before you came here for the summit in st. petersburg, you also visited tatarstan. i hope that during this trip you managed to appreciate the traditionally cordial, uh, tatar welcome. uh, our brothers in tatarstan know how to do it. uh sure were you satisfied that in addition to regional cooperation, ties are being strengthened, and in the humanitarian sphere, above all, the fields of education and culture. in the twenty-second in the twenty-third twenty-fourth academic years. uh, let's increase the quota for senegalese students to 75 degrees, thank you for

strengthen deepen international cooperation for africa's development we welcome that it concentrates on strengthening investment cooperation contributes russia africa for the coming years should be in line with the african union's 2063 agenda , so it will be realized through practical action. we also need to monitor and evaluate implementation and provide the necessary funding to implement and achieve concrete results. we must reaffirm our commitment through an international mechanism. they need to be reformed greater participation of the countries of the global south will provide an opportunity for greater inclusiveness and credibility , reforming international financial institutions, as well as the reform of the un security council remains a priority for us absolutely injustice. in our interconnected world, we are all suffering the consequences of conflict and instability in other parts of the world. we have a responsibility to work for the good of the world to support peace building in order to put an end to conflicts and wars, wherever it is convinced that negotiations are an ideologue as well as welcome. russian federation and ukraine,