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"We view the African Union as a leading regional organisation that shapes the modern security structure on the continent and paves the way for Africa to take its rightful place in the system of global economic links. <…> As before, Russia is ready to help strengthen African countries' sovereignty and contribute to Africa becoming a key partner in the new system of the multipolar world order," the President said at the beginning of the trilateral meeting.
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The President is taking part in the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Summit Economic and Humanitarian Forum
Other session participants include Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Union of the Comoros Azali Assoumani, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export–Import Bank Benedict Oramah, and President of the New Development Bank (BRICS) Dilma Rousseff.
The tagline of the event is Technology and Security in the Name of Sovereign Development for the Benefit of Humankind.
Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute for African Studies Irina Abramova is hosting the plenary session.
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Other session participants include Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Union of the Comoros Azali Assoumani, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export–Import Bank Benedict Oramah, and President of the New Development Bank (BRICS) Dilma Rousseff.
The tagline of the event is Technology and Security in the Name of Sovereign Development for the Benefit of Humankind.
Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute for African Studies Irina Abramova is hosting the plenary session.
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Vladimir Putin on agricultural trade between Russia and African countries, the grain deal and the decision to provide free supplies of grain to several African countries
"In the next three months, we will be ready to provide, free of charge, a supply of 25,000-50,000 tonnes of grain each to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eritrea, delivered at no cost," the President said at the plenary session.
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"In the next three months, we will be ready to provide, free of charge, a supply of 25,000-50,000 tonnes of grain each to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eritrea, delivered at no cost," the President said at the plenary session.
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Vladimir Putin’s remarks at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. Main statements:
Africa’s potential is obvious. The average annual GDP growth on the continent was 4-4.5% over the past 20 years, or above the world’s average. Africa’s population is approaching 1.5 billion and is growing faster than anywhere else in the world. Russia is sincerely interested in further deepening its multifaceted ties with the continent.
Russia-Africa trade reached $18 bln in 2022. In the first six months of 2023 alone, our export-import transactions with African countries increased by over one third. I am confident that we can dramatically increase trade in the foreseeable future.
We will always devote special attention to grain supplies to our African friends, including as humanitarian aid. Last year Russia’s trade with African countries in agricultural products increased by 10% to $6.7 billion, and has already demonstrated record growth in January-June of this year by increasing by 60%.
The sanctions unlawfully imposed against our exports have created a paradox: the West seeks to block our grain and fertiliser exports while hypocritically accusing us of the current crisis on the global food market. We saw this approach in all clarity with the grain deal: none of the conditions related to lifting the sanctions against the exports of Russian grain and fertilisers to the global markets have been fulfilled.
We are expecting a record-high harvest this year. In the next three months, we will be ready to provide, free of charge, a supply of 25,000-50,000 tonnes of grain each to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eritrea, delivered at no cost.
Russia’s share in the wheat market amounts to 20%, which means that Russia makes a significant contribution to global food security. Our country will continue to support the countries and regions in need, including with humanitarian supplies.
Russia is ready to share its expertise in agricultural production with African countries and assist them in implementing cutting-edge technology.
We are interested in further energy cooperation with Africa. More than 30 energy projects with Russia’s participation are at different stages of development in 16 African countries. Also in the past two years, Russia has increased its crude oil, oil products and LNG exports to Africa by 160%.
Our industrial products are widely known and sought-after on the continent. We are currently discussing building a Russian industrial zone close to the Suez Canal. We expect that construction of the zone’s first production facilities will begin this year and subsequently, the goods manufactured there will be exported across Africa.
Russia is boosting cooperation with African countries in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital economy. We are always ready to share our technological solutions with our partners.
Russia is actively reorienting its transport and logistics flows to the Global South. The North – South transport corridor that we are building will provide Russian products with access to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, with further connections via the shortest route to the African continent, among other regions. Naturally, the corridor can be used in reverse to deliver African goods.
We support establishing cooperation between the EAEU and the African Continental Free Trade Area. We are also ready to expand the network of Russian trade missions in Africa.
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Africa’s potential is obvious. The average annual GDP growth on the continent was 4-4.5% over the past 20 years, or above the world’s average. Africa’s population is approaching 1.5 billion and is growing faster than anywhere else in the world. Russia is sincerely interested in further deepening its multifaceted ties with the continent.Russia-Africa trade reached $18 bln in 2022. In the first six months of 2023 alone, our export-import transactions with African countries increased by over one third. I am confident that we can dramatically increase trade in the foreseeable future.We will always devote special attention to grain supplies to our African friends, including as humanitarian aid. Last year Russia’s trade with African countries in agricultural products increased by 10% to $6.7 billion, and has already demonstrated record growth in January-June of this year by increasing by 60%.The sanctions unlawfully imposed against our exports have created a paradox: the West seeks to block our grain and fertiliser exports while hypocritically accusing us of the current crisis on the global food market. We saw this approach in all clarity with the grain deal: none of the conditions related to lifting the sanctions against the exports of Russian grain and fertilisers to the global markets have been fulfilled.We are expecting a record-high harvest this year. In the next three months, we will be ready to provide, free of charge, a supply of 25,000-50,000 tonnes of grain each to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eritrea, delivered at no cost.Russia’s share in the wheat market amounts to 20%, which means that Russia makes a significant contribution to global food security. Our country will continue to support the countries and regions in need, including with humanitarian supplies.Russia is ready to share its expertise in agricultural production with African countries and assist them in implementing cutting-edge technology.We are interested in further energy cooperation with Africa. More than 30 energy projects with Russia’s participation are at different stages of development in 16 African countries. Also in the past two years, Russia has increased its crude oil, oil products and LNG exports to Africa by 160%.Our industrial products are widely known and sought-after on the continent. We are currently discussing building a Russian industrial zone close to the Suez Canal. We expect that construction of the zone’s first production facilities will begin this year and subsequently, the goods manufactured there will be exported across Africa.Russia is boosting cooperation with African countries in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital economy. We are always ready to share our technological solutions with our partners.Russia is actively reorienting its transport and logistics flows to the Global South. The North – South transport corridor that we are building will provide Russian products with access to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, with further connections via the shortest route to the African continent, among other regions. Naturally, the corridor can be used in reverse to deliver African goods.We support establishing cooperation between the EAEU and the African Continental Free Trade Area. We are also ready to expand the network of Russian trade missions in Africa.Source
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Vladimir Putin answered a question from Russian Channel One on Ukraine’s counteroffensive
We confirm that Ukraine's so-called counteroffensive has entered its intensive phase, to a significant extent. The clashes are in the Zaporozhye sector.
Our soldiers and officers have demonstrated heroism on a vast scale. The enemy has used armoured machinery in large numbers. Thirty-nine units of equipment out of 50, including 26 tanks and 13 armoured personnel vehicles, have been destroyed.
Today, at my instruction, our troops will be awarded state decorations directly in the area of hostilities.
The enemy has not succeeded in any of the sectors of combat activity. All attempts at the counteroffensive have been stopped. The enemy has been forced to retreat with substantial losses.
The enemy is suffering large personnel losses, over 200 people. Unfortunately, we lost people too, but the difference is overwhelming. Our casualties amount to less than 10% of the enemy’s losses.
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We confirm that Ukraine's so-called counteroffensive has entered its intensive phase, to a significant extent. The clashes are in the Zaporozhye sector.Our soldiers and officers have demonstrated heroism on a vast scale. The enemy has used armoured machinery in large numbers. Thirty-nine units of equipment out of 50, including 26 tanks and 13 armoured personnel vehicles, have been destroyed.Today, at my instruction, our troops will be awarded state decorations directly in the area of hostilities.The enemy has not succeeded in any of the sectors of combat activity. All attempts at the counteroffensive have been stopped. The enemy has been forced to retreat with substantial losses.The enemy is suffering large personnel losses, over 200 people. Unfortunately, we lost people too, but the difference is overwhelming. Our casualties amount to less than 10% of the enemy’s losses.Source
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Working breakfast with senior officials from regional African organisations
Topic: Prospects of cooperation between Russia, the EAEU and major regional integration associations in Africa.
"Today we will approve a major joint Russia-African Union action plan until 2026. This overarching document was drafted pursuant to the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Russia and the African Union Commission on the foundations of their relations and cooperation. It focuses on intensifying contacts on peace and security and resolving crises. <…> And, of course, I want to mention that Russia supports the African Union's participation in the G20 as a full member. We talked about this today. We expect that the G20 will reach a decision on this matter, including with our support, at the summit in New Delhi in September. Objectively, this decision would reflect the constantly growing role of the African continent and its leading regional structures in international affairs," the President said.
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Topic: Prospects of cooperation between Russia, the EAEU and major regional integration associations in Africa.
"Today we will approve a major joint Russia-African Union action plan until 2026. This overarching document was drafted pursuant to the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Russia and the African Union Commission on the foundations of their relations and cooperation. It focuses on intensifying contacts on peace and security and resolving crises. <…> And, of course, I want to mention that Russia supports the African Union's participation in the G20 as a full member. We talked about this today. We expect that the G20 will reach a decision on this matter, including with our support, at the summit in New Delhi in September. Objectively, this decision would reflect the constantly growing role of the African continent and its leading regional structures in international affairs," the President said.
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Vladimir Putin congratulated Kim Jong-un on the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice
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Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
"Russia and Zimbabwe have common or close views on most current issues on the international agenda. Your country traditionally supports Russia's foreign political initiatives at the UN and votes for our candidates when it is necessary to fill a position. We very much appreciate this," Vladimir Putin said.
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"Russia and Zimbabwe have common or close views on most current issues on the international agenda. Your country traditionally supports Russia's foreign political initiatives at the UN and votes for our candidates when it is necessary to fill a position. We very much appreciate this," Vladimir Putin said.
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Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
“Holding this forum is very important for us. The comprehensive development of relations with African countries in politics, in security, and in the trade, economic and humanitarian spheres is an invariable priority of Russian foreign policy. And Uganda, of course, is among Russia's key partners on the African continent,” the President stressed.
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“Holding this forum is very important for us. The comprehensive development of relations with African countries in politics, in security, and in the trade, economic and humanitarian spheres is an invariable priority of Russian foreign policy. And Uganda, of course, is among Russia's key partners on the African continent,” the President stressed.
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