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Russia, Africa Closely Cooperate on Creating Free Trade Zones, South African Ex-President Says
Russia, Africa Closely Cooperate on Creating Free Trade Zones, South African Ex-President Says
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Russia and African countries continue close cooperation on the creation of free trade zones, as highlighted by former South African President Thabo Mbeki at the Primakov Readings forum held in the Russian capital. The ex-president noted that building railways, organizing air and sea routes are essential to ensuring the free movement of people and goods on the continent. He emphasized the crucial role of energy in the development of infrastructure in African countries, stressing that there is a shortage of energy on the continent, and Russia can participate in the process of providing Africa with energy resources.Among other things, Mbeki noted that Russia should consider sending peacekeepers to Africa, deeming it "necessary to ensure peace and security on the African continent."On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Mbeki, who arrived in Moscow to participate in the Primakov Readings International Scientific and Expert Forum, taking place on November 27-28. During the meeting, Mbeki and Lavrov discussed various aspects of the bilateral strategic partnership, including the strengthening of political, trade, economic and cultural ties.
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Russia, Africa Closely Cooperate on Creating Free Trade Zones, South African Ex-President Says
16:49 28.11.2023 (Updated: 13:41 29.11.2023) The 9th Primakov Readings International Scientific and Expert Forum takes place on November 27-28 in Moscow under the theme "Post-globalization Horizons." Official figures and experts in the field of international relations and world economy gathered at the event.
Russia and African countries continue close cooperation on the creation of free trade zones, as highlighted by former South African President Thabo Mbeki at the
Primakov Readings forum held in the Russian capital. The ex-president noted that building railways, organizing air and sea routes are essential to ensuring the free movement of people and goods on the continent.
He emphasized the crucial role of energy in the
development of infrastructure in African countries, stressing that there is a shortage of energy on the continent, and Russia can participate in the process of providing Africa with energy resources.
Among other things, Mbeki noted that Russia should consider sending peacekeepers to Africa, deeming it "necessary to ensure peace and security on the African continent."
On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister
Sergey Lavrov held talks with Mbeki, who arrived in Moscow to participate in the Primakov Readings International Scientific and Expert Forum, taking place on November 27-28. During the meeting, Mbeki and Lavrov discussed various aspects of the bilateral strategic partnership, including the strengthening of political, trade, economic and cultural ties.
