"For his great contribution to the development and strengthening of relations between Russia and the Republic of the Congo, to award the Order of Honor to Sassou Nguesso Denis, the president of the Republic of the Congo," the decree read.
Leaders of the two countries will meet on Thursday to discuss "the prospects for the development of Russian-Congolese relations in various fields, as well as issues on the regional and international agenda," the Kremlin said in a statement.