Russia to Expand Trade With Africa, Support Food Security & Deepen Strategic Partnership: Putin
19:03 29.10.2026 (Updated: 19:58 29.10.2026)
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Russia to Expand Trade, Support African Food Security & Deepen Strategic Partnership With Continent: Putin
Key statements by the Russian president following the Third Russia-Africa Summit:
Trade: Russia aims to increase trade turnover with African countries, remove trade barriers and expand mutual imports. Around 85% of mutual trade settlements are conducted in national currencies, Putin said.
Food security: Russia will continue supplying grain to Africa free of charge and support agricultural development through investment and technology sharing.
Energy: Moscow is ready to expand cooperation in electricity generation, peaceful nuclear technology and its applications in medicine and agriculture.
Education: Russia will increase university quotas for African students, including state-funded places, and expand educational cooperation.
Healthcare: Russia will increase pharmaceutical supplies, provide mobile laboratories and organize joint training to respond to infectious disease outbreaks. Its program to help Africa combat infections has been extended to 2029.
Global affairs: Putin reaffirmed Russia’s support for stronger African representation in international decision-making and closer foreign policy coordination.
Long-term partnership: Russia intends to implement summit decisions through permanent cooperation mechanisms and continue holding Russia-Africa summits.
Key statements by the Russian president following the Third Russia-Africa Summit:
Trade: Russia aims to increase trade turnover with African countries, remove trade barriers and expand mutual imports. Around 85% of mutual trade settlements are conducted in national currencies, Putin said.
Food security: Russia will continue supplying grain to Africa free of charge and support agricultural development through investment and technology sharing.
Energy: Moscow is ready to expand cooperation in electricity generation, peaceful nuclear technology and its applications in medicine and agriculture.
Education: Russia will increase university quotas for African students, including state-funded places, and expand educational cooperation.
Healthcare: Russia will increase pharmaceutical supplies, provide mobile laboratories and organize joint training to respond to infectious disease outbreaks. Its program to help Africa combat infections has been extended to 2029.
Global affairs: Putin reaffirmed Russia’s support for stronger African representation in international decision-making and closer foreign policy coordination.
Long-term partnership: Russia intends to implement summit decisions through permanent cooperation mechanisms and continue holding Russia-Africa summits.
