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'Time to Materialize Africa's Presence in Russia': Ex-Envoy on Opening of House of Africa in Moscow
'Time to Materialize Africa's Presence in Russia': Ex-Envoy on Opening of House of Africa in Moscow
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On Thursday, the House of Africa opened in Moscow, which aims to become a central hub for promoting diplomatic, business and cultural engagement between Russia... 19.04.2024, Sputnik Africa
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It is time "to materialize Africa's presence" in Russia, former Ambassador of Benin in Russia, Anicet Gabriel Kotchofa, commented on the opening of the House of Africa in Moscow.He noted that his dream is to see Russians and Africans gather within its walls to read poems by classic Russian poets Pushkin and Lermontov, tell each other stories and get to know each other better."I am convinced that there will be more houses in other cities of Russia. On April 27, we will go to [the Russian city of] Grozny to open another house," he revealed.The House of Africa in Moscow is the second in Russia, after the one that opened in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg in July 2023.
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'Time to Materialize Africa's Presence in Russia': Ex-Envoy on Opening of House of Africa in Moscow
On Thursday, the House of Africa opened in Moscow, which aims to become a central hub for promoting diplomatic, business and cultural engagement between Russia and Africa, as well as the leading platform for advancing Russian-African relations, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
It is time "to materialize Africa's presence" in Russia, former
Ambassador of Benin in Russia, Anicet Gabriel Kotchofa, commented on the opening of the House of
Africa in Moscow.
"I'm convinced that with time and everyone's efforts, this house will turn into a real House of Africa, where ordinary Russians will be able to come and get acquainted with what Africa is," he told Sputnik Africa.
He noted that his dream is to see Russians and Africans gather within its walls to read poems by classic Russian poets Pushkin and Lermontov, tell each other stories and
get to know each other better.
"Africans will be able to come to this house and feel comfortable. Russian businessmen will be able to come to this house and learn about Africa in the fields of business, education and culture," Kotchofa added.
"I am convinced that there will be more houses in other cities of Russia. On April 27, we will go to [the Russian city of] Grozny to
open another house," he revealed.
The House of Africa in Moscow is the second in Russia, after the one that opened in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg in July 2023.
