Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech on Monday March 20 in the most solemn room of the Duma which, according to the Russian authorities, welcomed representatives from just over 40 African countries. A further step in the preparation of the second Russia-Africa summit scheduled for Saint Petersburg next July.
From our correspondent in Moscow
” Our country has always given and will continue to give priority to cooperation with African States »words spoken by Vladimir Putin in the most solemn hall of the Duma, with its walls with high columns.
In search of new partners to face Western sanctions, also trying to consolidate its relations with those who do not condemn it, Russia presents itself more than ever with this objective: to advance a multipolar world.
” We are ready to shape the global agenda together “, also declared the Russian president. To countries worried about the tensions around the renewal of the cereals agreement, to those who wonder what will happen if Russia says stop after the 60-day extension that has just been decided, Vladimir Putin this promise: to deliver free of charge in the event of a breach of the agreement to the most needy countries, and this, in the same volumes as those from which they have benefited so far.
Russian diplomacy has been working on this deadline for months: Saint Petersburg, at the end of July, the second Russia-Africa summit. The Russian authorities have this well in mind: what will be scrutinized first is the number of participants.
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