Russia remains reliable partner contributing to Africa’s sovereignty – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia remains a reliable partner to Africa and will continue to contribute to the continent’s sovereignty.
The Russian Foreign Minister said this at a reception held in Moscow on the occasion of Africa Day, as published by the official website of the Russian Foreign Ministry, partners of TV BRICS.
The event was attended by Lavrov and the Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to the Russian Federation, Mahamat Paba Sale.
“Russia remains a reliable partner contributing to Africa’s sovereignty,” the Russian minister said.
Lavrov also underscored the importance of Africa in international politics and the historical process.
“Our country is invariably in favour of expanding traditionally friendly relations with African partners,” he added.
He emphasised Russia’s support for strengthening education and economic development of African countries.
Responding, Sale noted the “special importance” of Russian-African relations.
“Russia has played a key role in the process of independence of African countries, supporting the aspiration for progress of their peoples,” the Cameroonian diplomat said.
According to him, Russian universities train qualified personnel who are in demand in Africa, while the expansion of trade ties brings tangible benefits to local economies.
Sale expressed confidence that the partnership between Russia and Africa will only get stronger.
He expressed gratitude to the Russian side for the attention and support it is giving to Africa. (TV BRICS/NAN)
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