By Atoyebi Nike
Foreign ministers from Russia and African countries have agreed on a joint action plan covering 2026 to 2029, aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, environmental protection, and other strategic sectors.
The agreement was reached during the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum held in Moscow, according to a report published by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by TV BRICS.
The conference brought together heads and representatives of foreign policy agencies from 52 African states, alongside officials from eight regional integration organizations.
Key engagements at the forum included a meeting between Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as well as a joint press conference by the foreign ministers of Russia and Egypt.
Participants agreed to advance joint projects and deepen cooperation in areas including environmental protection and climate action, education, healthcare, culture, sports, youth development, trade, and media collaboration.
At the close of the conference, ministers adopted a joint statement outlining shared approaches to global challenges. Several bilateral agreements were also signed during the event.
Lavrov said the meeting had laid a strong foundation for preparations toward the third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for 2026.
Over the two-day forum, the Russian delegation participated in more than 20 meetings and events. Lavrov also held bilateral talks with counterparts from the Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, The Gambia, Mauritania, Malawi, Seychelles, Rwanda, Egypt, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, South Sudan, and representatives of the Economic Community of West African States.
