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Second Russia–Africa Summit
The Second Summit Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum will take place in St. Petersburg from July 27-28.The First Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum was held in the Russian resort city of Sochi in October 2019.

Putin to Take Part in Russia–Africa Forum, Active Preparations Underway: Kremlin

© Sputnik . Alexander KazakovRussian President Vladimir Putin during a working meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a working meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Kremlin - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 07.07.2023
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With all of African nations invited – and more than a half having confirmed participation on the highest level, according to Russian FM Sergey Lavrov – the second Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum is a key event in Russia-Africa relations.
Active preparations are underway for the Russia–Africa forum, which will be held in St. Petersburg, many eventful events are planned on its fields, said Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation.

"Now active preparations are underway for this forum. We expect very, very representative events. Very rich, I would say. There are also many events on the sidelines of this summit," Peskov said.

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The presidential press secretary also said that Vladimir Putin would attend the summit.
"Yes, of course. Of course," he answered the corresponding question of the journalist.
The Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum will be held in St. Petersburg on July 27-28 and is a key diplomatic event in Russia-Africa relations. The summit is a follow-up to the first event of the kind, held in 2019 in the Russian resort city of Sochi.
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