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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s comment for the media following his talks with President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traoré (Ouagadougou, June 5, 2024)
💬 President Traoré spoke about the measures his government was taking to address issues such as countering terrorism, restoring the territorial integrity of Burkina Faso, and promoting socioeconomic development. We expressed our full support for these initiatives. <...>
We reaffirmed our strong mutual commitment to continue close coordination in international affairs, above all at the United Nations.
We appreciate President Traoré’s impartial and fair stance on the events taking place in Ukraine as a result of the hybrid war unleashed by the West against the Russian Federation.
Burkina Faso is among a large group of countries that refuse to support anti-Russia initiatives promoted by the West and the Kiev regime.
We consistently and firmly support the just demands of African countries that seek to eradicate the remnants of neocolonial practices continued by the former colonial powers. <...>
☝️ The concept of the Alliance of Sahel States is based on the principle of African solutions to African problems. Africans no longer wish to receive any advice from former colonial powers.
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💬 President Traoré spoke about the measures his government was taking to address issues such as countering terrorism, restoring the territorial integrity of Burkina Faso, and promoting socioeconomic development. We expressed our full support for these initiatives. <...>
We reaffirmed our strong mutual commitment to continue close coordination in international affairs, above all at the United Nations.
We appreciate President Traoré’s impartial and fair stance on the events taking place in Ukraine as a result of the hybrid war unleashed by the West against the Russian Federation.
Burkina Faso is among a large group of countries that refuse to support anti-Russia initiatives promoted by the West and the Kiev regime.
We consistently and firmly support the just demands of African countries that seek to eradicate the remnants of neocolonial practices continued by the former colonial powers. <...>
☝️ The concept of the Alliance of Sahel States is based on the principle of African solutions to African problems. Africans no longer wish to receive any advice from former colonial powers.
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🇷🇺🇧🇫 On June 4−5 Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov made a visit to Ouagadougou, the first in the history of bilateral relations, where he was received by President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traoré, and held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabè Abroad Karamoko Traoré.
During their conversations the Ministers discussed in detail a wide range of issues pertaining to further strengthening of Russia-Burkina Faso relations, especially in the context of the Russian Embassy resuming its operations in Ouagadougou in December 2023. At the same time, the Two Sides confirmed their intention to intensify bilateral mutually beneficial and equal interaction in various areas with a focus on expanding cooperation in trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, as well as improving the legal framework.
Considering the key issues on the international and regional agenda, the Two Countries confirmed the alignment of their positions on the unacceptability of the policy of diktat of the collective West and the use of neo-colonial approaches in relations with sovereign states.
They paid special attention to reforming the UN Security Council, the situation in and around Ukraine, the situation in the Sahara-Sahel region and the Middle East. The Parties confirmed the proximity of Moscow's and Ouagadougou's approaches to supporting political and diplomatic methods of resolving crisis situations in Africa with the decisive role of the Africans themselves and the assistance of the international community. They agreed to continue strengthening coordination of actions within the United Nations and other multilateral platforms.
🤝 The Parties paid a lot of attention to issues of sustainable promotion of Russian-African multifaceted interaction, given the outcomes of the second Russia-Africa summit in July 2023 and in the context of preparations for the ministerial conference of the #RussiaAfrica Partnership Forum in Sochi scheduled for November.
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During their conversations the Ministers discussed in detail a wide range of issues pertaining to further strengthening of Russia-Burkina Faso relations, especially in the context of the Russian Embassy resuming its operations in Ouagadougou in December 2023. At the same time, the Two Sides confirmed their intention to intensify bilateral mutually beneficial and equal interaction in various areas with a focus on expanding cooperation in trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, as well as improving the legal framework.
Considering the key issues on the international and regional agenda, the Two Countries confirmed the alignment of their positions on the unacceptability of the policy of diktat of the collective West and the use of neo-colonial approaches in relations with sovereign states.
They paid special attention to reforming the UN Security Council, the situation in and around Ukraine, the situation in the Sahara-Sahel region and the Middle East. The Parties confirmed the proximity of Moscow's and Ouagadougou's approaches to supporting political and diplomatic methods of resolving crisis situations in Africa with the decisive role of the Africans themselves and the assistance of the international community. They agreed to continue strengthening coordination of actions within the United Nations and other multilateral platforms.
🤝 The Parties paid a lot of attention to issues of sustainable promotion of Russian-African multifaceted interaction, given the outcomes of the second Russia-Africa summit in July 2023 and in the context of preparations for the ministerial conference of the #RussiaAfrica Partnership Forum in Sochi scheduled for November.
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🤝 Russia's President Vladimir Putin met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the BRICS New Development Bank.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Last year we met on the sidelines of the #RussiaAfrica Summit. I am glad to have a chance to continue our dialogue. I must note that over this year the bank has managed to do a lot under your leadership. It has shown a significant net profit for the first time; in fact, it is becoming sustainable and operating more smoothly and successfully.
I hope today we will have a chance to talk about the bank’s further development and our cooperation with the bank, as well as discuss what can be done together, including on such large platforms as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. Moreover, the topic is very acute: Developing multipolarity and strengthening its economic base.
Of course, your opinion as the bank’s chair and as former president of Brazil, political figure, and head of a big financial institution, would be very important in all the discussions held on the site of the International Economic Forum.
🇷🇺🇧🇷 Please give my best regards to the current President of Brazil, Mr Lula da Silva. We agreed to have a telephone conversation in a few days, to discuss bilateral ties. We also look forward to seeing him at the #BRICS summit in Kazan this autumn.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Last year we met on the sidelines of the #RussiaAfrica Summit. I am glad to have a chance to continue our dialogue. I must note that over this year the bank has managed to do a lot under your leadership. It has shown a significant net profit for the first time; in fact, it is becoming sustainable and operating more smoothly and successfully.
I hope today we will have a chance to talk about the bank’s further development and our cooperation with the bank, as well as discuss what can be done together, including on such large platforms as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. Moreover, the topic is very acute: Developing multipolarity and strengthening its economic base.
Of course, your opinion as the bank’s chair and as former president of Brazil, political figure, and head of a big financial institution, would be very important in all the discussions held on the site of the International Economic Forum.
🇷🇺🇧🇷 Please give my best regards to the current President of Brazil, Mr Lula da Silva. We agreed to have a telephone conversation in a few days, to discuss bilateral ties. We also look forward to seeing him at the #BRICS summit in Kazan this autumn.
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🇷🇺🇿🇼 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held talks with President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa at the Constantine Palace.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Russia‒Zimbabwe relations were established a long time ago when your nation was struggling for independence, and they continue to advance extensively.
I was pleased to note that our mutual trade increased severalfold over the past year. However, it is clear that we still have much work to do in diversifying our ties.
We have very good relations in the humanitarian and educational sectors. Currently, 400 young people from your country are studying in Russia, and we increase this quota on a regular basis.
I appreciate your involvement in our joint persistent efforts in the international arena. Our stances on the core issues on the international agenda are quite similar and even coinciding.
I am glad to have this opportunity to meet with you on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. I am confident that your presence here will serve as a testimony to the African continent’s interest in developing relations with Russia, which is among our priorities.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Russia‒Zimbabwe relations were established a long time ago when your nation was struggling for independence, and they continue to advance extensively.
I was pleased to note that our mutual trade increased severalfold over the past year. However, it is clear that we still have much work to do in diversifying our ties.
We have very good relations in the humanitarian and educational sectors. Currently, 400 young people from your country are studying in Russia, and we increase this quota on a regular basis.
I appreciate your involvement in our joint persistent efforts in the international arena. Our stances on the core issues on the international agenda are quite similar and even coinciding.
I am glad to have this opportunity to meet with you on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. I am confident that your presence here will serve as a testimony to the African continent’s interest in developing relations with Russia, which is among our priorities.
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#RussiaZimbabwe #RussiaAfrica
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🇷🇺🇨🇬 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso met in Moscow.
🎖 Vladimir Putin presented Denis Sassou Nguesso with the Order of Honour for his great contribution to developing and strengthening the relations between the two countries.
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🎖 Vladimir Putin presented Denis Sassou Nguesso with the Order of Honour for his great contribution to developing and strengthening the relations between the two countries.
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🇷🇺🇨🇬 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is in Russia on an official visit.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends, I would like to welcome you to Moscow once again.
In this context, I would like to remind you that you visited our country back during the Soviet era. We have developed very warm and friendly relations with you at the interstate and personal levels.
You have made a significant personal contribution to the development of Russian-Congolese relations, attended two Russia-Africa summits and are doing a great deal to further develop our interaction in nearly all spheres. I am referring to the political sphere, and our trade and economic ties have recently been growing visibly.
We are grateful to you for our concerted efforts on the international stage.
#RussiaAfrica
💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends, I would like to welcome you to Moscow once again.
In this context, I would like to remind you that you visited our country back during the Soviet era. We have developed very warm and friendly relations with you at the interstate and personal levels.
You have made a significant personal contribution to the development of Russian-Congolese relations, attended two Russia-Africa summits and are doing a great deal to further develop our interaction in nearly all spheres. I am referring to the political sphere, and our trade and economic ties have recently been growing visibly.
We are grateful to you for our concerted efforts on the international stage.
#RussiaAfrica
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🗓 On July 15, Deputy Foreign Minister and Presidential Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov, who was on a working trip in Addis Ababa, met with Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat.
The Officials held an in-depth discussion on a number of issues related to the strengthening of interaction between Russia and the AU, including the coordination of their fundamental positions at the UN and on other international platforms. They reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan 2023-2026 adopted in St Petersburg in July 2023 following the second Russia-Africa Summit, and ensuring the success of the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum scheduled to be held in Sochi in November 2024.
Mikhail Bogdanov and Moussa Faki Mahamat also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern, focusing on the maintenance of peace and security in Africa, in particular the settlement of the situation in Sahel-Sahara, the African Great Lakes region and Sudan.
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The Officials held an in-depth discussion on a number of issues related to the strengthening of interaction between Russia and the AU, including the coordination of their fundamental positions at the UN and on other international platforms. They reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan 2023-2026 adopted in St Petersburg in July 2023 following the second Russia-Africa Summit, and ensuring the success of the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum scheduled to be held in Sochi in November 2024.
Mikhail Bogdanov and Moussa Faki Mahamat also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern, focusing on the maintenance of peace and security in Africa, in particular the settlement of the situation in Sahel-Sahara, the African Great Lakes region and Sudan.
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🎙 Statement by Aleksandr Pankin, deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, at the #G20 Development Ministerial Meeting on “Fighting Inequalities” (Rio de Janeiro, July 23, 2024)
💬 In recent decades, we have seen tangible progress in reducing inequality levels in certain areas. Last year, for example, the #BRICS countries were well ahead of the G7 in terms of global GDP share (35 percent against 30 percent, respectively). Still, additional steps are needed to remedy the situation. The creation of the G20 has greatly contributed to the democratization of global governance. The African Union's recent joining the G20 as a new member has been another significant achievement.
Other positive developments are also taking place. Today, the G20 is increasingly relying on universal mechanisms, such as the UN, rather than on behind-the-scenes West-driven arrangements, standards and club formats. This is how, for example, work on the thematic tracks on Tax Cooperation and Combatting Corruption is being carried out.
Russia has been consistently gaining ground in the global economic system. According to the World Bank, we have ranked among the top five largest economies, become a high-income country and one of the ten most profitable exporters. We are continuously improving the Russian manufacturing sector. We are enhancing our technological sovereignty, increasing the output of high value added products, and developing unique professional competencies.
We guarantee a reliable supply of energy, food and fertilizers to foreign consumers and offer them digital services, programmes and engineering solutions that are unaffected by political fluctuations. We intend to expand the range of supplies of knowledge-intensive and complex goods.
<...>
Strengthening the production capacities and human resources of developing countries and increasing gains is of crucial importance. This would allow to put an end to the situation, when, according to the Africans themselves, for ages the continent has been supplying raw materials and agricultural stuff to the West, which has been profiting from it. A vivid example by one African leader: Africa gets less than 6 percent of the USD 46 billion from global sales of African grown coffee.
It is high time to put an end to these neo-colonial practices. We should focus efforts on strengthening the industrial sector of the Global South and East, increasing the funding of their healthcare and education, digitalization, and expanding university and student exchanges. We have actively advocated these ideas within BRICS partners as well as in the #RussiaAfrica format. Developed countries, according to their own pledges, are expected to allocate at least 0.7 percent of GDP to development assistance, which has been stagnating.
<...>
Geopolitical games played by the West may lead to an irreparable fragmentation of the world economy and further fuel inequality. Our societies will thus be doomed to utter impoverishment and radicalization. The G20 can and must put a firm stop to that, bringing us back on the path of multilateralism. The key to our success is to reaffirm adherence to the UN Charter, international law and mutually beneficial cooperation.
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💬 In recent decades, we have seen tangible progress in reducing inequality levels in certain areas. Last year, for example, the #BRICS countries were well ahead of the G7 in terms of global GDP share (35 percent against 30 percent, respectively). Still, additional steps are needed to remedy the situation. The creation of the G20 has greatly contributed to the democratization of global governance. The African Union's recent joining the G20 as a new member has been another significant achievement.
Other positive developments are also taking place. Today, the G20 is increasingly relying on universal mechanisms, such as the UN, rather than on behind-the-scenes West-driven arrangements, standards and club formats. This is how, for example, work on the thematic tracks on Tax Cooperation and Combatting Corruption is being carried out.
Russia has been consistently gaining ground in the global economic system. According to the World Bank, we have ranked among the top five largest economies, become a high-income country and one of the ten most profitable exporters. We are continuously improving the Russian manufacturing sector. We are enhancing our technological sovereignty, increasing the output of high value added products, and developing unique professional competencies.
We guarantee a reliable supply of energy, food and fertilizers to foreign consumers and offer them digital services, programmes and engineering solutions that are unaffected by political fluctuations. We intend to expand the range of supplies of knowledge-intensive and complex goods.
<...>
Strengthening the production capacities and human resources of developing countries and increasing gains is of crucial importance. This would allow to put an end to the situation, when, according to the Africans themselves, for ages the continent has been supplying raw materials and agricultural stuff to the West, which has been profiting from it. A vivid example by one African leader: Africa gets less than 6 percent of the USD 46 billion from global sales of African grown coffee.
It is high time to put an end to these neo-colonial practices. We should focus efforts on strengthening the industrial sector of the Global South and East, increasing the funding of their healthcare and education, digitalization, and expanding university and student exchanges. We have actively advocated these ideas within BRICS partners as well as in the #RussiaAfrica format. Developed countries, according to their own pledges, are expected to allocate at least 0.7 percent of GDP to development assistance, which has been stagnating.
<...>
Geopolitical games played by the West may lead to an irreparable fragmentation of the world economy and further fuel inequality. Our societies will thus be doomed to utter impoverishment and radicalization. The G20 can and must put a firm stop to that, bringing us back on the path of multilateralism. The key to our success is to reaffirm adherence to the UN Charter, international law and mutually beneficial cooperation.
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✍️ The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent a greeting message to the organisers and participants of the Great African Expedition.
✉️ Relations between Russia and African countries are on the rise which was starkly highlighted following the second Russia-Africa Summit held in St Petersburg last year.
Fisheries have traditionally been an important part of bilateral economic cooperation. The Great African Expedition made possible by the Federal Agency for Fisheries will undoubtedly help ramp up joint efforts in this area.
Assessing the size of aquatic biological resources in the exclusive economic zones of African countries is what this major and truly unparalleled research project all about. The populations of commercial species of marine fauna occurring in a significant portion of these vast water areas that are part of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean have not been studied for a long time now.
We operate on the premise that the research conducted by Russian specialists will boost the effectiveness of fishing carried out by our African partners, which, in turn, will improve Africa’s food security.
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✉️ Relations between Russia and African countries are on the rise which was starkly highlighted following the second Russia-Africa Summit held in St Petersburg last year.
Fisheries have traditionally been an important part of bilateral economic cooperation. The Great African Expedition made possible by the Federal Agency for Fisheries will undoubtedly help ramp up joint efforts in this area.
Assessing the size of aquatic biological resources in the exclusive economic zones of African countries is what this major and truly unparalleled research project all about. The populations of commercial species of marine fauna occurring in a significant portion of these vast water areas that are part of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean have not been studied for a long time now.
We operate on the premise that the research conducted by Russian specialists will boost the effectiveness of fishing carried out by our African partners, which, in turn, will improve Africa’s food security.
#RussiaAfrica
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following talks with Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal Yassine Fall (Moscow, August 29, 2024)
💬 We have had useful and productive talks with the Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal, Yassine Fall. We agreed that today’s meeting is yet another confirmation of Moscow’s and Dakar’s firm commitment to strengthening traditionally friendly relations between our countries based on the principles of equality and mutual respect.
We expressed satisfaction with the policy pursued by the new Senegalese leadership and personally President of the Republic of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye on further building mutually beneficial ties with Russia, despite the well-known attempts of pressure from certain states pursuing the illusory goal of isolating our country, including from our long-standing, loyal friends, with whom we are linked by our joint struggle for justice in international relations.
🤝 We discussed the main areas of bilateral cooperation, focusing on trade and economic ties. We agreed to take additional steps to implement promising joint projects in geological prospecting, development of mineral resources, energy and infrastructure, fisheries, information and communication technologies. <...>
🌐 We have spoken quite thoroughly on key issues on the global and regional agendas. We have converging or close positions on most of them. Russia and Senegal are committed to the basic principles of international law, including the sovereign equality of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and respect for the right of peoples to determine their own political, social and economic development.
We are co-operating closely at the United Nations. We are grateful to Senegal for its support for most Russian initiatives at the UN. We support each other’s candidates in UN elections to various multilateral structures. We agreed to continue to strengthen foreign policy coordination.
We discussed the situation in and around Ukraine. Senegal holds a balanced, principled and objective position. We appreciate this. <...>
🌍 We also discussed the developments in the African continent, above all in the Sahara-Sahel region, including the situation in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad. Russia is seriously concerned about the growing threat of terrorism in that part of the world. Islamist groups affiliated with the Islamic State and al-Qaeda are gradually and steadily spreading their influence and activities to West African countries, including Senegal’s neighbours. We have a common interest in joining efforts to combat these threats. Russia is ready to assist Senegal and other African states in strengthening their defence capabilities and improving the anti-terrorist readiness of their armed forces and special services.
#RussiaAfrica
💬 We have had useful and productive talks with the Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal, Yassine Fall. We agreed that today’s meeting is yet another confirmation of Moscow’s and Dakar’s firm commitment to strengthening traditionally friendly relations between our countries based on the principles of equality and mutual respect.
We expressed satisfaction with the policy pursued by the new Senegalese leadership and personally President of the Republic of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye on further building mutually beneficial ties with Russia, despite the well-known attempts of pressure from certain states pursuing the illusory goal of isolating our country, including from our long-standing, loyal friends, with whom we are linked by our joint struggle for justice in international relations.
🤝 We discussed the main areas of bilateral cooperation, focusing on trade and economic ties. We agreed to take additional steps to implement promising joint projects in geological prospecting, development of mineral resources, energy and infrastructure, fisheries, information and communication technologies. <...>
🌐 We have spoken quite thoroughly on key issues on the global and regional agendas. We have converging or close positions on most of them. Russia and Senegal are committed to the basic principles of international law, including the sovereign equality of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and respect for the right of peoples to determine their own political, social and economic development.
We are co-operating closely at the United Nations. We are grateful to Senegal for its support for most Russian initiatives at the UN. We support each other’s candidates in UN elections to various multilateral structures. We agreed to continue to strengthen foreign policy coordination.
We discussed the situation in and around Ukraine. Senegal holds a balanced, principled and objective position. We appreciate this. <...>
🌍 We also discussed the developments in the African continent, above all in the Sahara-Sahel region, including the situation in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad. Russia is seriously concerned about the growing threat of terrorism in that part of the world. Islamist groups affiliated with the Islamic State and al-Qaeda are gradually and steadily spreading their influence and activities to West African countries, including Senegal’s neighbours. We have a common interest in joining efforts to combat these threats. Russia is ready to assist Senegal and other African states in strengthening their defence capabilities and improving the anti-terrorist readiness of their armed forces and special services.
#RussiaAfrica