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Russia & Guinea-Bissau Strengthen Their Economic Cooperation

© Photo Russian Ministry of Economic DevelopmentEconomy Ministers Maxim Reshetnikov and Soares Sambu signing a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a consultation mechanism on their economic, trade and investment cooperation, February 2025 in Moscow
Economy Ministers Maxim Reshetnikov and Soares Sambu signing a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a consultation mechanism on their economic, trade and investment cooperation, February 2025 in Moscow - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 26.02.2025
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On February 26, Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived on a state visit to Russia to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ahead of a meeting between the heads of state, Russia and Guinea-Bissau signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a consultation mechanism for their economic, trade, and investment collaboration.
The memorandum was signed by Maxim Reshetnikov, the Minister of Economy of Russia, and Soares Sambu, the Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Integration of Guinea-Bissau.
The objectives of the agreement are:
To boost bilateral trade;
To contribute to the socio-economic development of both countries;
To encourage trade initiatives;
To exchange information on relevant matters.
“The memorandum will allow Russia and our colleagues from Guinea-Bissau to maintain a regular and constructive dialogue between the business communities of our countries on issues of trade development, elimination of obstacles to the free movement of goods and services, as well as modernization of the regulatory framework in the economic sphere," Reshetnikov said.
President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.02.2025
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To discuss such projects, a working group will be established. The memorandum will come into force on the date of its signing and will be valid for five years.
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