Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a video address to the participants of the 4th International Youth Forum “Russia – Africa: What’s Next?” and the 1st Russia – Africa Young Diplomats Forum.
The Minister noted a long history of Russian-African friendship and partnership have a long history and stressed that advancing relations with the African countries is among Russia’s unconditional priorities, and this approach is enshrined in the Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation approved by President Vladimir Putin.
Russia provides support to African countries in order to strengthen their political and economic sovereignty. The country supports the Africans’ push to be active players in international affairs and will continue to help strengthen the continent’s position as an independent centre of power in the emerging multipolar world order, opposing modern practices of neo-colonialism.
Practical cooperation in trade and the economy, as well as humanitarian projects, is also making great strides. In order to provide such a multifaceted field of activity with the necessary resources, the Department for Partnership with Africa was created at the Foreign Ministry in January 2025.
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