Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Concludes in Cairo
19:31 20.12.2025 (Updated: 20:08 20.12.2025)
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Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Concludes in Cairo
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov held 16 bilateral meetings with foreign ministers and representatives from several African countries and organizations on the sidelines of the event.
Key outcomes by partner:
🟠Tanzania thanked Russia for its long-standing involvement in major infrastructure projects. Discussions covered cooperation in uranium mining and processing, and Russia congratulated Tanzania on the minister’s recent appointment.
🟠Namibia described bilateral ties as historic and enduring. Both sides agreed to deepen political dialogue and expand cooperation in trade, education, healthcare, and humanitarian areas.
🟠Equatorial Guinea engaged with Russia on strengthening cooperation in trade, education, and humanitarian exchanges, while reaffirming joint engagement on international platforms.
🟠Republic of Congo reaffirmed continued political dialogue and closer cooperation, recognizing the country as a long-standing bilateral partner.
🟠Burundi emphasized the steady strengthening of relations based on mutual respect, with talks focused on expanding trade and humanitarian cooperation.
🟠Botswana and Russia agreed to broaden cooperation beyond diplomacy to include trade, investment, healthcare, education, and specialist training.
🟠Gambia will host a new Russian embassy, underscoring Russia’s commitment to deepening diplomatic engagement.
🟠Egypt and Russia agreed to expand direct air links to boost tourism and discussed regional security issues, including Gaza, Ukraine, and the wider Middle East.
🟠Togo reaffirmed its interest in enhancing trade and economic cooperation with Russia within the forum framework.
🟠Small island states, including Seychelles, discussed expanding multi-sector cooperation, particularly in political dialogue and trade.
🟠Mauritania expressed interest in strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Russia under the forum’s commitments.
🟠Malawi engaged in talks on expanding bilateral cooperation and advancing future trade and development projects.
🟠Rwanda held discussions in which Russia reaffirmed support for strategic cooperation and deeper political ties.
🟠Algeria addressed priorities for strengthening its strategic partnership with Russia, including coordination at the UN, and exchanged views on global issues, notably the Middle East and the Sahara–Sahel region.
🟠Zimbabwe highlighted shared strategic interests and a mutual commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation.
🟠Tunisia focused on expanding political and economic dialogue within the forum’s cooperation agenda.
🟠South Sudan emphasized opportunities for collaboration with Russia in peace, security, and development sectors.
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Russian FM Sergey Lavrov held 16 bilateral meetings with foreign ministers and representatives from several African countries and organizations on the sidelines of the event.
Key outcomes by partner:
🟠Tanzania thanked Russia for its long-standing involvement in major infrastructure projects. Discussions covered cooperation in uranium mining and processing, and Russia congratulated Tanzania on the minister’s recent appointment.
🟠Namibia described bilateral ties as historic and enduring. Both sides agreed to deepen political dialogue and expand cooperation in trade, education, healthcare, and humanitarian areas.
🟠Equatorial Guinea engaged with Russia on strengthening cooperation in trade, education, and humanitarian exchanges, while reaffirming joint engagement on international platforms.
🟠Republic of Congo reaffirmed continued political dialogue and closer cooperation, recognizing the country as a long-standing bilateral partner.
🟠Burundi emphasized the steady strengthening of relations based on mutual respect, with talks focused on expanding trade and humanitarian cooperation.
🟠Botswana and Russia agreed to broaden cooperation beyond diplomacy to include trade, investment, healthcare, education, and specialist training.
🟠Gambia will host a new Russian embassy, underscoring Russia’s commitment to deepening diplomatic engagement.
🟠Egypt and Russia agreed to expand direct air links to boost tourism and discussed regional security issues, including Gaza, Ukraine, and the wider Middle East.
🟠Togo reaffirmed its interest in enhancing trade and economic cooperation with Russia within the forum framework.
🟠Small island states, including Seychelles, discussed expanding multi-sector cooperation, particularly in political dialogue and trade.
🟠Mauritania expressed interest in strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Russia under the forum’s commitments.
🟠Malawi engaged in talks on expanding bilateral cooperation and advancing future trade and development projects.
🟠Rwanda held discussions in which Russia reaffirmed support for strategic cooperation and deeper political ties.
🟠Algeria addressed priorities for strengthening its strategic partnership with Russia, including coordination at the UN, and exchanged views on global issues, notably the Middle East and the Sahara–Sahel region.
🟠Zimbabwe highlighted shared strategic interests and a mutual commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation.
🟠Tunisia focused on expanding political and economic dialogue within the forum’s cooperation agenda.
🟠South Sudan emphasized opportunities for collaboration with Russia in peace, security, and development sectors.
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