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Putin Prepares for 24 Bilateral Talks as Russia-Africa Summit Draws 48 Nations: Kremlin Aide
Putin Prepares for 24 Bilateral Talks as Russia-Africa Summit Draws 48 Nations: Kremlin Aide
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to hold 24 bilateral meetings with foreign leaders as Moscow prepares to host the third Russia-Africa Summit on... 26.10.2026, Sputnik India
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According to Ushakov, 22 countries will be represented by their heads of state. Discussions will focus on expanding Russia-Africa cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, technology, healthcare and education.Ushakov said Putin would also highlight issues of national sovereignty and equitable access to food, natural resources and modern technologies.The Russian president’s bilateral meetings are expected to include talks with the leaders of Iran, Qatar, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Libya and other countries. On October 28, Putin will host a reception for summit participants and meet with representatives of major African organisations.Two plenary sessions scheduled for October 29 will form the centrepiece of the summit. According to Ushakov, participants are expected to sign 33 documents, including an agreement on cooperation in artificial intelligence.Ushakov also highlighted Russia’s efforts to expand its diplomatic presence across Africa, describing the continent as one of the world’s most dynamically developing regions.Gas Forum Also on Putin’s AgendaAlongside the Russia-Africa Summit, Putin is expected to attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit, where six countries will be represented at the highest level.His address will focus on geopolitical challenges facing the global gas industry, Ushakov said.The two summits reflect Moscow’s efforts to strengthen relations with African countries and other partners across what Russian officials describe as the global majority, while expanding cooperation in energy, technology and economic development.
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Putin Prepares for 24 Bilateral Talks as Russia-Africa Summit Draws 48 Nations: Kremlin Aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to hold 24 bilateral meetings with foreign leaders as Moscow prepares to host the third Russia-Africa Summit on October 28–29, with 48 African countries confirming their participation, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said.
According to Ushakov, 22 countries will be represented by their heads of state. Discussions will focus on expanding Russia-Africa cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, technology, healthcare and education.
Ushakov said Putin would also highlight issues of national sovereignty and equitable access to food, natural resources and modern technologies.
The Russian president’s bilateral meetings are expected to include talks with the leaders of Iran, Qatar, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Libya and other countries. On October 28, Putin will host a reception for summit participants and meet with representatives of major African organisations.
Two plenary sessions scheduled for October 29 will form the centrepiece of the summit. According to Ushakov, participants are expected to sign 33 documents, including an agreement on cooperation in artificial intelligence.
Ushakov also highlighted Russia’s efforts to expand its diplomatic presence across Africa, describing the continent as one of the world’s most dynamically developing regions.
Gas Forum Also on Putin’s Agenda
Alongside the Russia-Africa Summit, Putin is expected to attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit, where six countries will be represented at the highest level.
His address will focus on geopolitical challenges facing the global gas industry, Ushakov said.
The two summits reflect Moscow’s efforts to strengthen relations with African countries and other partners across what Russian officials describe as the global majority, while expanding cooperation in energy, technology and economic development.
