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🇷🇺🇨🇲 On July 27, on the sidelines of the second #RussiaAfrica Summit in St Petersburg, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Cameroon Lejeune Mbella Mbella signed an agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Cameroon on the mutual lifting of visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic and service passports.
The conclusion of this intergovernmental agreement shows Moscow and Yaounde’s readiness to further strengthen bilateral dialogue in the spirit of mutual respect and in accordance with the key principles of the UN Charter and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of April 24, 1963.
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🇷🇺🇨🇲 On July 27, on the sidelines of the second #RussiaAfrica Summit in St Petersburg, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Cameroon Lejeune Mbella Mbella signed an agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Cameroon on the mutual lifting of visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic and service passports.
The conclusion of this intergovernmental agreement shows Moscow and Yaounde’s readiness to further strengthen bilateral dialogue in the spirit of mutual respect and in accordance with the key principles of the UN Charter and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of April 24, 1963.
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🇷🇺🇿🇼 On July 27, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services of the Republic of Zimbabwe Hon Jenfan Muswere signed an agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe on cooperation in ensuring international information security.
The ceremony, which was held in St Petersburg on the sidelines of the second #RussiaAfrica Summit, is evidence of our countries’ readiness to continue to strengthen dialogue in the spirit of mutual respect and in accordance with the fundamental principles of the UN Charter. It reflects the high level of trust and understanding of our goals in the sphere of ICT security, which are being addressed, in part, at the UN Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies, the UN Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes, and the International Telecommunication Union.
The document provides a solid legal framework for practical interaction between the agencies concerned, including to counter threats in the information space and respond to computer incidents. It also offers new opportunities for building up the potential of using ICT, primarily, through the training of personnel, and reflects the unity of the two countries’ approaches toward creating a fair system of international information security.
✍️ The agreement is a clear and convincing example of the fruitful results of Russia and Zimbabwe’s consistent efforts to strengthen national and international information security on an equal and mutually beneficial basis.
The ceremony, which was held in St Petersburg on the sidelines of the second #RussiaAfrica Summit, is evidence of our countries’ readiness to continue to strengthen dialogue in the spirit of mutual respect and in accordance with the fundamental principles of the UN Charter. It reflects the high level of trust and understanding of our goals in the sphere of ICT security, which are being addressed, in part, at the UN Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies, the UN Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes, and the International Telecommunication Union.
The document provides a solid legal framework for practical interaction between the agencies concerned, including to counter threats in the information space and respond to computer incidents. It also offers new opportunities for building up the potential of using ICT, primarily, through the training of personnel, and reflects the unity of the two countries’ approaches toward creating a fair system of international information security.
✍️ The agreement is a clear and convincing example of the fruitful results of Russia and Zimbabwe’s consistent efforts to strengthen national and international information security on an equal and mutually beneficial basis.
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🇷🇺🌍 On July 27, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a working lunch in St Petersburg with 31 foreign ministers of African countries who are taking part in the second Russia-Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum.
In his welcome address, Sergey Lavrov noted that the summit will allow participants to identify priority areas of Russian-African interaction and to promote it for the next few years.
During an engaging exchange of views, the foreign ministers of the Union of Comoros (the chair of the African Union), Egypt, Namibia, Mauritania and Tunisia, discussed a broad range of issues linked with the accelerated forming of a new, polycentric world arrangement. In this context, they reviewed issues of reforming the UN to ensure commensurate African representation in the UN Security Council and other key multilateral structures. Sergey Lavrov emphasised that the West’s attempts to impose double standards in assessing and settling international crises and conflicts, including in Ukraine, were unacceptable. He said it was necessary to counter neocolonialist approaches and uphold historical truth and justice through a concerted effort.
The participants focused on the current issues of further strengthening the multifaceted, long-term and mutually beneficial Russian-African partnership. During the discussion of food and energy security, Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s invariable readiness to fulfill all of its international obligations responsibly and in good faith in terms of exporting agricultural products, fertilisers, energy resources and other critical supplies. Russia is ready to help the African nations improve the humanitarian situation on the continent, including without cost in some cases.
✍️ Bilateral documents with 🇿🇼Zimbabwe, 🇨🇲 Cameroon and
🇨🇩 the Democratic Republic of the Congo were signed during the meeting.
🇷🇺🌍 On July 27, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a working lunch in St Petersburg with 31 foreign ministers of African countries who are taking part in the second Russia-Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum.
In his welcome address, Sergey Lavrov noted that the summit will allow participants to identify priority areas of Russian-African interaction and to promote it for the next few years.
During an engaging exchange of views, the foreign ministers of the Union of Comoros (the chair of the African Union), Egypt, Namibia, Mauritania and Tunisia, discussed a broad range of issues linked with the accelerated forming of a new, polycentric world arrangement. In this context, they reviewed issues of reforming the UN to ensure commensurate African representation in the UN Security Council and other key multilateral structures. Sergey Lavrov emphasised that the West’s attempts to impose double standards in assessing and settling international crises and conflicts, including in Ukraine, were unacceptable. He said it was necessary to counter neocolonialist approaches and uphold historical truth and justice through a concerted effort.
The participants focused on the current issues of further strengthening the multifaceted, long-term and mutually beneficial Russian-African partnership. During the discussion of food and energy security, Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s invariable readiness to fulfill all of its international obligations responsibly and in good faith in terms of exporting agricultural products, fertilisers, energy resources and other critical supplies. Russia is ready to help the African nations improve the humanitarian situation on the continent, including without cost in some cases.
✍️ Bilateral documents with 🇿🇼Zimbabwe, 🇨🇲 Cameroon and
🇨🇩 the Democratic Republic of the Congo were signed during the meeting.
❗Declaration of the Second #RussiaAfrica Summit
✅ Mechanism for Dialogue Partnership
✅ Areas of cooperation:
• Political and Legal spheres
• Security sphere
• Trade and Economic spheres
• Environmental and Climate spheres
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✅ Mechanism for Dialogue Partnership
✅ Areas of cooperation:
• Political and Legal spheres
• Security sphere
• Trade and Economic spheres
• Environmental and Climate spheres
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🇷🇺🇨🇫 On August 24, Sergey Lavrov and President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadéra met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
The officials held a focused exchange of views on priorities in the further development of friendly Russian-CAR relations and noted the high level of foreign policy interaction at the UN and other multilateral organisations. They also confirmed Moscow and Bangui’s firm intention to intensify their political dialogue and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, the economy, investment, and culture.
☝️ The Russian Side expressed readiness to continue its support for Bangui’s efforts to ensure peace and security at home, both bilaterally and as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The officials also noted the importance of the second #RussiaAfrica Summit held in St Petersburg in July 2023 in the context of efforts to strengthen the Russian Federation’s multifaceted relations with the African countries.
#RussiaCAR
The officials held a focused exchange of views on priorities in the further development of friendly Russian-CAR relations and noted the high level of foreign policy interaction at the UN and other multilateral organisations. They also confirmed Moscow and Bangui’s firm intention to intensify their political dialogue and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, the economy, investment, and culture.
☝️ The Russian Side expressed readiness to continue its support for Bangui’s efforts to ensure peace and security at home, both bilaterally and as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The officials also noted the importance of the second #RussiaAfrica Summit held in St Petersburg in July 2023 in the context of efforts to strengthen the Russian Federation’s multifaceted relations with the African countries.
#RussiaCAR
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview for the RT channel (Moscow, November 15, 2023)
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#MiddleEast
• The cessation of hostilities and stopping of violence, is of huge importance to the civilians, but in historical terms, in sustainable settlement terms the second aspect of this problem, which is much more important, the creation of the Palestinian state is unavoidable.
• Of course, these days, Washington is highly ideologized. And anything coming from Russia is taken as a hostile act, hostile initiative. But on substance, in practical terms, Washington doesn't want to tie Israel's hands.
• Americans say that some pro-Iranian armed groups in Syria and Iraq are trying to attack American military sites. This is reported by the media. There is nothing new in this because these groups believe that the presence of the United States in Syria is absolutely illegal and this is a statement of fact.
#RussiaAfrica
• The most popular topic at the 2nd #RussiaAfrica Summit was that Africa does not want any longer to be a very rich continent which does not enjoy the richness it possesses, like in the colonial times, when most of the resources are being pumped raw into developed countries and then processed and sold with huge profit.
#Eurasia
• The Eurasian continent, especially the Asian part of the Eurasian continent, becomes a powerhouse of the world economy. Integration structures existing in Eurasia established close links between themselves.
• Greater Eurasian Partnership must be open to all countries and organizations situated on the Eurasian continent, leaving the door open [even] to those who believe that they are masters of the universe.
#MultipolarWorld
• The process of shaping the new world order will take time. It might be a historic era, a whole historic era.
• The reform of the United Nations is a must, if only because multipolarity brought to the key positions many new players who are not now represented in the Security Council as permanent members.
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#MiddleEast
• The cessation of hostilities and stopping of violence, is of huge importance to the civilians, but in historical terms, in sustainable settlement terms the second aspect of this problem, which is much more important, the creation of the Palestinian state is unavoidable.
• Of course, these days, Washington is highly ideologized. And anything coming from Russia is taken as a hostile act, hostile initiative. But on substance, in practical terms, Washington doesn't want to tie Israel's hands.
• Americans say that some pro-Iranian armed groups in Syria and Iraq are trying to attack American military sites. This is reported by the media. There is nothing new in this because these groups believe that the presence of the United States in Syria is absolutely illegal and this is a statement of fact.
#RussiaAfrica
• The most popular topic at the 2nd #RussiaAfrica Summit was that Africa does not want any longer to be a very rich continent which does not enjoy the richness it possesses, like in the colonial times, when most of the resources are being pumped raw into developed countries and then processed and sold with huge profit.
#Eurasia
• The Eurasian continent, especially the Asian part of the Eurasian continent, becomes a powerhouse of the world economy. Integration structures existing in Eurasia established close links between themselves.
• Greater Eurasian Partnership must be open to all countries and organizations situated on the Eurasian continent, leaving the door open [even] to those who believe that they are masters of the universe.
#MultipolarWorld
• The process of shaping the new world order will take time. It might be a historic era, a whole historic era.
• The reform of the United Nations is a must, if only because multipolarity brought to the key positions many new players who are not now represented in the Security Council as permanent members.
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#RussiaHelps 🤝 #RussiaAfrica
The free Russian grain has arrived in Beira Mozambique, destined to Zimbabwe as part of the massive humanitarian assistance effort rendered by Russia to the African nations.
🌾 50'000 tonnes of grain is now residing at the port adjacent silos, waiting for for its final leg journey to Zimbabwe.
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The free Russian grain has arrived in Beira Mozambique, destined to Zimbabwe as part of the massive humanitarian assistance effort rendered by Russia to the African nations.
🌾 50'000 tonnes of grain is now residing at the port adjacent silos, waiting for for its final leg journey to Zimbabwe.
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🇷🇺Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and 🇩🇿Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf held talks on the sidelines of the 🇺🇳UNSC meetings.
📌New York, January 23
The Ministers had a trust-based exchange of views on urgent international and regional issues with an emphasis on the unprecedented escalation in the 🇵🇸Palestinian-🇮🇱Israeli conflict.
They focused on coordinating efforts in the 🇺🇳UN Security Council and General Assembly with a view to reaching a ceasefire and ensuring free humanitarian access to the 🇵🇸Gaza Strip.
🤝 The Ministers also discussed priorities in further strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership in the spirit of the agreements reached during 🇩🇿Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s state visit to 🇷🇺Russia on June 13-17, 2023.
#RussiaAfrica #RussiaAlgeria
📌New York, January 23
The Ministers had a trust-based exchange of views on urgent international and regional issues with an emphasis on the unprecedented escalation in the 🇵🇸Palestinian-🇮🇱Israeli conflict.
They focused on coordinating efforts in the 🇺🇳UN Security Council and General Assembly with a view to reaching a ceasefire and ensuring free humanitarian access to the 🇵🇸Gaza Strip.
🤝 The Ministers also discussed priorities in further strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership in the spirit of the agreements reached during 🇩🇿Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s state visit to 🇷🇺Russia on June 13-17, 2023.
#RussiaAfrica #RussiaAlgeria
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🇷🇺🇪🇬 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took part in a ceremony, held via videoconference, for pouring the first concrete into the foundation of the fourth power unit of the Egyptian El-Dabaa NPP.
💬 President Putin: I would like to warmly welcome you and all the participants in today's ceremony for pouring the first concrete into the foundation of the fourth power unit of the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant.
In fact, this is the beginning of a new stage in the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Egypt, a project of major importance for Russian-Egyptian relations, which will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the development of the Egyptian economy and help strengthen its energy base.
We will contribute to the creation of modern production facilities, skilled jobs, and the resolution of social issues. <...> This is truly a flagship project in the best traditions of our bilateral cooperation.
Let me remind you that in the second half of the last century, Soviet specialists played a very active role in restoring Egypt's economy and improving its defence capability, and helped build large industrial and energy facilities, such as the Aswan Dam.
Many jointly created enterprises are still operating successfully and continue to bring tangible benefits to the people of Egypt. The multifaceted and mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries continues to develop consistently. It is true that Egypt is our close friend and strategic partner.
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New promising opportunities for boosting our fruitful cooperation are emerging in connection with Egypt’s membership in BRICS. <...>
During Russia’s BRICS chairmanship this year, we will do our best to help Egypt in joining the organisation’s work in the most efficient way.
#RussiaAfrica #RussiaEgypt
💬 President Putin: I would like to warmly welcome you and all the participants in today's ceremony for pouring the first concrete into the foundation of the fourth power unit of the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant.
In fact, this is the beginning of a new stage in the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Egypt, a project of major importance for Russian-Egyptian relations, which will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the development of the Egyptian economy and help strengthen its energy base.
We will contribute to the creation of modern production facilities, skilled jobs, and the resolution of social issues. <...> This is truly a flagship project in the best traditions of our bilateral cooperation.
Let me remind you that in the second half of the last century, Soviet specialists played a very active role in restoring Egypt's economy and improving its defence capability, and helped build large industrial and energy facilities, such as the Aswan Dam.
Many jointly created enterprises are still operating successfully and continue to bring tangible benefits to the people of Egypt. The multifaceted and mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries continues to develop consistently. It is true that Egypt is our close friend and strategic partner.
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New promising opportunities for boosting our fruitful cooperation are emerging in connection with Egypt’s membership in BRICS. <...>
During Russia’s BRICS chairmanship this year, we will do our best to help Egypt in joining the organisation’s work in the most efficient way.
#RussiaAfrica #RussiaEgypt
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🗓 Today, on June 5, the XXVII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has kicked off. The main theme of the event is "The Formation of New Areas of Growth as the Cornerstone of a Multipolar World".
Over the years, the Forum has become the world's leading platform for the business community to communicate and discuss key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets and the world as a whole.
👨💼👩💼 More than 17,100 people from 136 countries and territories, as well as 3,400 media representatives are participating in SPIEF-2024.
The plenary session of the Forum will traditionally be addressed by Russia's President Vladimir Putin, who has previously sent greeting to the participants, organisers and guests of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The SPIEF-2024 business programme consists of four thematic tracks:
🔹 The Transition to a Multipolar World Economy;
🔹 Goals and Objectives of Russia’s New Economic Cycle;
🔹 Technologies for Leadership;
🔹 A Healthy Society, Traditional Values and Social Development: The Priority of the State.
The programme includes more than 150 thematic sessions with over 1,000 moderators and speakers.
In addition, events organised by the Russian Foreign Ministry will traditionally take place on the margins of the SPIEF:
• On June 7, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing, as well as a session on "International and National Experiences of Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Best Practices";
• On June 8, The International Affairs, a magazine published by the Foreign Ministry, will hold a debate titled "Polycentricity: The Norm of a Future World without Colonies and Hegemons".
🤝 The programme of events of the SPIEF-2024 international track includes more than 10 business dialogues, including formats EAEU-ASEAN, #RussiaAfrica, #RussiaLatinAmerica, #RussiaChina, #RussiaSouthAfrica, #RussiaKazakhstan, #RussiaIndia, #RussiaIran, #RussiaBrazil and other bilateral meetings.
The forum will last until June 8.
#SPIEF2024
Over the years, the Forum has become the world's leading platform for the business community to communicate and discuss key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets and the world as a whole.
👨💼👩💼 More than 17,100 people from 136 countries and territories, as well as 3,400 media representatives are participating in SPIEF-2024.
The plenary session of the Forum will traditionally be addressed by Russia's President Vladimir Putin, who has previously sent greeting to the participants, organisers and guests of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The SPIEF-2024 business programme consists of four thematic tracks:
🔹 The Transition to a Multipolar World Economy;
🔹 Goals and Objectives of Russia’s New Economic Cycle;
🔹 Technologies for Leadership;
🔹 A Healthy Society, Traditional Values and Social Development: The Priority of the State.
The programme includes more than 150 thematic sessions with over 1,000 moderators and speakers.
In addition, events organised by the Russian Foreign Ministry will traditionally take place on the margins of the SPIEF:
• On June 7, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing, as well as a session on "International and National Experiences of Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Best Practices";
• On June 8, The International Affairs, a magazine published by the Foreign Ministry, will hold a debate titled "Polycentricity: The Norm of a Future World without Colonies and Hegemons".
🤝 The programme of events of the SPIEF-2024 international track includes more than 10 business dialogues, including formats EAEU-ASEAN, #RussiaAfrica, #RussiaLatinAmerica, #RussiaChina, #RussiaSouthAfrica, #RussiaKazakhstan, #RussiaIndia, #RussiaIran, #RussiaBrazil and other bilateral meetings.
The forum will last until June 8.
#SPIEF2024