Lavrov Hosts Gala Reception for Heads of Diplomatic Missions Dedicated to Africa Day

Name: Lavrov Hosts Gala Reception for Heads of Diplomatic Missions Dedicated to Africa Day
Uploaded: 2024-05-23T17:30+0200
Duration: 13 min 44 s
Description: May 25 is Africa Day, a holiday that symbolizes the unity and victory of African peoples in the struggle for national independence and the choice of sovereign development. Traditionally, on this day, an official reception is held by the Russian foreign minister.

17:30, 23 May 2024

May 25 is Africa Day, a holiday that symbolizes the unity and victory of African peoples in the struggle for national independence and the choice of sovereign development. Traditionally, on this day, an official reception is held by the Russian foreign minister.

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Sputnik Africa is live as Russian Foreign Miniser Sergey Lavrov hosts a gala reception for heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Moscow dedicated to Africa Day. The holiday itself will be observed on Saturday, May 25.

On May 25, 1963, the creation of the Organization of African Unity was announced, marking the beginning of the continent's progressive movement towards political and economic integration. The Organization of African Unity was later succeeded by the African Union.

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