Russia-Africa summit, 49 African nations have already confirmed their participation

To date, Russia has received confirmation of participation in the Russia-Africa summit from 49 countries. Alexander Polyakov, Deputy Director of the Africa Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated this at a press conference this morning. participation of 49 African delegations, with about half of African countries to be represented at the highest level – heads of state and government,” said Alexander Polyakov, deputy head of the Africa Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

According to Polyakov, such an approach by Africa demonstrates a firm commitment to developing relations with Russia, despite unprecedented pressure from the West. The official added that the final preparations for the summit are underway. "The final preparations for the summit are now underway: the program is being finalized, the calendar of meetings of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is being formed, preparations are being made for the bilateral and multilateral documents of our cooperation with Africans for signing,” he said. The second Russia-Africa Economic Forum and Summit is scheduled for July 27-28 in St. Petersburg. The event was first held in October 2019 in Sochi under the motto "For Peace, Security and Development".