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Putin Wishes Happy New Year to African BRICS Leaders

© Sputnik . Alexei Danichev / Go to the mediabankRussian President Vladimir Putin approaches the press after an expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council on December 26, 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approaches the press after an expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council on December 26, 2024. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 30.12.2024
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Ethiopia joined BRICS in January 2024. Russian President Vladimir Putin called its accession to the community an important step and confirmation of Addis Ababa's international authority.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent warm Christmas and New Year greetings to leaders of foreign countries, including BRICS members Ethiopia and South Africa.
Among those who received Putin's telegrams were Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, the Kremlin press service reported.
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2024 in Recap: Russia's Vladimir Putin's Foreign Visits This Year
On December 30, the Kremlin traditionally reports on leaders who have received New Year's messages from the Russian president. A year ago, there were no reports of congratulations to the Ethiopian prime minister.
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