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🗓 The business program of the Second Russia–Africa Summit has been released. It is divided into four tracks.
1⃣The New Global Economy block is devoted to the prospects of running a Russian business in Africa.
2⃣International security, political stability, food security are the main topics of the Integrated Security and Sovereign Development track.
3⃣Within the Cooperation in Science and Technology block, experts will discuss Russia–Africa cooperation in the field of advanced technologies.
4⃣Interaction in education, culture, sports, and ensuring rights comprise the agenda of The Humanitarian and Social Sphere: Working Together for a New Quality of Life track.
Also, a number of events will be held:
📌 Meeting of University Rectors;
📌 Media Forum;
📌 Round Table Attended by Russian and African Supreme Audit Institutions;
📌 events of the youth program;
📌 Healthy Life Forum and Creative Business Forum sessions.
Read the program.
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1⃣The New Global Economy block is devoted to the prospects of running a Russian business in Africa.
2⃣International security, political stability, food security are the main topics of the Integrated Security and Sovereign Development track.
3⃣Within the Cooperation in Science and Technology block, experts will discuss Russia–Africa cooperation in the field of advanced technologies.
4⃣Interaction in education, culture, sports, and ensuring rights comprise the agenda of The Humanitarian and Social Sphere: Working Together for a New Quality of Life track.
Also, a number of events will be held:
📌 Meeting of University Rectors;
📌 Media Forum;
📌 Round Table Attended by Russian and African Supreme Audit Institutions;
📌 events of the youth program;
📌 Healthy Life Forum and Creative Business Forum sessions.
Read the program.
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🔋 Russia to continue assisting African countries in constructing power plants, including nuclear ones
Russian President Vladimir Putin said this at the International Parliamentary Conference “Russia-Africa in a Multipolar World” in March.
📊 Currently, the universal access to electricity in Africa remains uneven. In cities, over 70% of the population has access to electricity. In rural areas, this figure is less than 20%.
What kind of government policies are in place in African countries to promote sustainable energy development? How do the activities of Russian companies fit into this context? What challenges are there on the way?
🗓 These and other topics will be discussed by participants at Russia–Africa: Prospects for Energy Cooperation session of the Second Russia–Africa Summit.
📌 Find more information on the business program on the official website.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said this at the International Parliamentary Conference “Russia-Africa in a Multipolar World” in March.
📊 Currently, the universal access to electricity in Africa remains uneven. In cities, over 70% of the population has access to electricity. In rural areas, this figure is less than 20%.
What kind of government policies are in place in African countries to promote sustainable energy development? How do the activities of Russian companies fit into this context? What challenges are there on the way?
🗓 These and other topics will be discussed by participants at Russia–Africa: Prospects for Energy Cooperation session of the Second Russia–Africa Summit.
📌 Find more information on the business program on the official website.
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BRICS expansion may be included in Russia–Africa Summit agenda — Russian MFA
💬 “A number of African countries have expressed their intention to become members of BRICS, and some have already submitted official applications,” Ambassador at Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oleg Ozerov reported.
Given that the BRICS summit is planned for August, this topic may also be addressed at the Russia–Africa Summit, he added.
🤝 Later, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov met with Ambassador of South Africa to Russia Mzwakhele Jeff Maqetuka. The parties confirmed that Moscow and Pretoria are aimed at deepening coordination within the United Nations, BRICS, and the G20.
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💬 “A number of African countries have expressed their intention to become members of BRICS, and some have already submitted official applications,” Ambassador at Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oleg Ozerov reported.
Given that the BRICS summit is planned for August, this topic may also be addressed at the Russia–Africa Summit, he added.
🤝 Later, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov met with Ambassador of South Africa to Russia Mzwakhele Jeff Maqetuka. The parties confirmed that Moscow and Pretoria are aimed at deepening coordination within the United Nations, BRICS, and the G20.
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❗Attention! All participants of the Russia–Africa Summit must undergo PCR testing in order to attend the venue.
🗓 A single PCR test submitted from 07.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Moscow time on 26 July is enough to attend all forum events, including the plenary session.
📍 The testing will be carried out at the forum’s dedicated testing centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
📌 You may find the list of testing centers and answers to frequently asked questions here.
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🗓 A single PCR test submitted from 07.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Moscow time on 26 July is enough to attend all forum events, including the plenary session.
📍 The testing will be carried out at the forum’s dedicated testing centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
📌 You may find the list of testing centers and answers to frequently asked questions here.
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❗ Second Russia–Africa Summit Telegram bot has been launched
🗣 The bot is available here @summitafrica_info_bot
Now, you can quickly get information on the following issues:
🔹 how to get a badge;
🔹 where to take a PCR test to access the venue;
🔹 clarify information about services;
🔹 the business program of the Forum;
🔹 check the Forum map;
🔹 planning a personal route.
The chatbot is launched with the assistance of the Interregional Contact Center.
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🗣 The bot is available here @summitafrica_info_bot
Now, you can quickly get information on the following issues:
🔹 how to get a badge;
🔹 where to take a PCR test to access the venue;
🔹 clarify information about services;
🔹 the business program of the Forum;
🔹 check the Forum map;
🔹 planning a personal route.
The chatbot is launched with the assistance of the Interregional Contact Center.
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✍️ At the Second Russia–Africa Summit, leaders of countries will adopt a plan of joint actions and sign a number of documents:
📌 a general political declaration;
📌 a plan of joint actions for the perspective of 2023-2026;
📌 three sectoral documents related to combating terrorism, non-placement of weapons in space, and international information security.
Ambassador at Large of the Russian MFA Oleg Ozerov told this in an interview with RIA Novosti. Here are the main points:
▪️ 49 delegations from Africa have already confirmed their participation in the Summit.
▪️ Logistics corridors for Russian grain and fertilizers will be discussed at the summit.
▪️ Food security and the eradication of hunger will be among the priority topics for discussion during the Summit.
▪️ Russia is interested in its companies to participate in the development of the energy sector, but it recognizes that Africa’s energy resources should primarily be used for its own development.
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📌 a general political declaration;
📌 a plan of joint actions for the perspective of 2023-2026;
📌 three sectoral documents related to combating terrorism, non-placement of weapons in space, and international information security.
Ambassador at Large of the Russian MFA Oleg Ozerov told this in an interview with RIA Novosti. Here are the main points:
▪️ 49 delegations from Africa have already confirmed their participation in the Summit.
▪️ Logistics corridors for Russian grain and fertilizers will be discussed at the summit.
▪️ Food security and the eradication of hunger will be among the priority topics for discussion during the Summit.
▪️ Russia is interested in its companies to participate in the development of the energy sector, but it recognizes that Africa’s energy resources should primarily be used for its own development.
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⚡️ Vladimir Putin to meet personally with each of 17 African leaders coming to Russia–Africa Summit — Aide to Russian President
Other important topics following a briefing by Yury Ushakov, Aide to the Russian President:
▪️ As of today, 49 out of the 54 countries on the continent have confirmed their participation in the Second Russia–Africa Summit.
▪️ 27 countries that have confirmed their participation in the Summit will be represented at the level of heads of state and high-ranking officials.
▪️ All leaders of leading regional organizations in Africa will be present at the Russia–Africa Summit.
▪️ On 26 July, Vladimir Putin will have a conversation with the President of the New Development Bank of BRICS.
▪️ On July 28, Vladimir Putin will meet with a group of leaders from African countries.
▪️ At the Summit, the President will assess the system of international relations and share initiatives and prospects for relations between Russia and Africa.
▪️ The participation of Africans in the Summit confirms their desire to strengthen ties, regardless of any circumstances.
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Other important topics following a briefing by Yury Ushakov, Aide to the Russian President:
▪️ As of today, 49 out of the 54 countries on the continent have confirmed their participation in the Second Russia–Africa Summit.
▪️ 27 countries that have confirmed their participation in the Summit will be represented at the level of heads of state and high-ranking officials.
▪️ All leaders of leading regional organizations in Africa will be present at the Russia–Africa Summit.
▪️ On 26 July, Vladimir Putin will have a conversation with the President of the New Development Bank of BRICS.
▪️ On July 28, Vladimir Putin will meet with a group of leaders from African countries.
▪️ At the Summit, the President will assess the system of international relations and share initiatives and prospects for relations between Russia and Africa.
▪️ The participation of Africans in the Summit confirms their desire to strengthen ties, regardless of any circumstances.
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🗓️ Today, the Second Russia–Africa Summit begins. The plenary session with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin will become the key event of the day. It is scheduled for 11.00 a.m. Broadcast will be able on the official website.
As for business program, the following sessions are noteworthy:
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 Nuclear Technologies for the Development of African Region
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G2
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 Sport: A Bridge of Friendship between Russia and Africa
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 Russia–Africa: Space Technologies to Accelerate Economic Development and Improve the Living Standards of the Population
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 International Security in Times of Geopolitical Instability: Cross-Party Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G7
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 Cooperation in Higher Education in Modern Geopolitical Conditions
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 International Cooperation in Financial Security
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Russia and Africa: Prospects for the Development of Inter-University Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Infrastructural Development, Innovation and Comfortable Urban Environment
📍Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Cultural Products and Brands for a Creative Economy
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 New World Order: From the Legacy of Colonialism to Sovereignty and Development
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G7
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 EAEU–Africa: Horizons of Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G6
🕕 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
📌 Cooperation in the Protection of Children's Rights: Areas of Development and Forms of Interaction
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🎥 To watch broadcasts of the sessions you are interested in, please follow the link.
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As for business program, the following sessions are noteworthy:
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 Nuclear Technologies for the Development of African Region
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G2
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 Sport: A Bridge of Friendship between Russia and Africa
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 Russia–Africa: Space Technologies to Accelerate Economic Development and Improve the Living Standards of the Population
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕘 09.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
📌 International Security in Times of Geopolitical Instability: Cross-Party Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G7
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 Cooperation in Higher Education in Modern Geopolitical Conditions
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 International Cooperation in Financial Security
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Russia and Africa: Prospects for the Development of Inter-University Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Infrastructural Development, Innovation and Comfortable Urban Environment
📍Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Cultural Products and Brands for a Creative Economy
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 New World Order: From the Legacy of Colonialism to Sovereignty and Development
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G7
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 EAEU–Africa: Horizons of Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G6
🕕 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
📌 Cooperation in the Protection of Children's Rights: Areas of Development and Forms of Interaction
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🎥 To watch broadcasts of the sessions you are interested in, please follow the link.
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📢 2031 media representatives have been registered for the Second Russia–Africa Summit. Currently, there are 1,383 Russian journalists and 456 guests from different African countries working on the venue. These figures were announced by Dmitry Peskov, Presidential Press Secretary.
🤝 He also emphasized that active work is being conducted with the journalists, including negotiations on the cooperation in content exchange.
✍ To facilitate the work of journalists on the venue, a press center covering 6,000 square meters has been organized. Additionally, there are three conference halls and an area for signing agreements. 124 press events are planned for the two-day summit.
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🤝 He also emphasized that active work is being conducted with the journalists, including negotiations on the cooperation in content exchange.
✍ To facilitate the work of journalists on the venue, a press center covering 6,000 square meters has been organized. Additionally, there are three conference halls and an area for signing agreements. 124 press events are planned for the two-day summit.
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🗓 The second day of the Russia–Africa Summit begins. A rich business program is planned for today. Here are several noteworthy sessions:
🕙 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
📌 Russia–Africa: Prospects for Energy Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G2
🕙 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
📌 Building a Common Future: Educational and Scientific Opportunities of Russia for Africa
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G6
🕧 12.00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
📌 From Aid to Partnership: Working Together to Fight Epidemics
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕧 12.00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
📌 Fundamental Science: The Cornerstone of Technological Sovereignty
Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 Russia–Africa: Transferring the Best Educational Technologies for General, Vocational and Further Education
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G3
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 Combating Anticompetitive Practices of Large Transnational Corporations, Suppressing Cross-border Cartels and International Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Development of the Russophile Movement in Africa
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
📽 The full list of activities and broadcasts are available on the official website.
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🕙 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
📌 Russia–Africa: Prospects for Energy Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G2
🕙 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
📌 Building a Common Future: Educational and Scientific Opportunities of Russia for Africa
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G6
🕧 12.00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
📌 From Aid to Partnership: Working Together to Fight Epidemics
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G1
🕧 12.00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
📌 Fundamental Science: The Cornerstone of Technological Sovereignty
Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 Russia–Africa: Transferring the Best Educational Technologies for General, Vocational and Further Education
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G3
🕑 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
📌 Combating Anticompetitive Practices of Large Transnational Corporations, Suppressing Cross-border Cartels and International Cooperation
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G5
🕓 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
📌 Development of the Russophile Movement in Africa
📍 Pavilion G, conference hall G4
📽 The full list of activities and broadcasts are available on the official website.
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Russia advocates for expanding representation of African countries in UN Security Council and other UN structures
Vladimir Putin spoke at the plenary session of the Second Russia–Africa Summit. The other main points are as follows:
🔹 Russia and Africa strive to develop cooperation in all areas and strengthen “honest, open, constructive” partnership.
🔹 The total amount of debt written off by Russia for African countries is $23 billion, and Moscow will allocate an additional $90 million for these purposes.
🔹 Russia will assist in opening new African embassies and consulates in Russia.
🔹 Russia and Africa oppose the use of climate issues, human rights protection, and “gender agenda” for nefarious political purposes.
🔹 Sovereignty is “not a one-time achieved state,” and it must be constantly protected.
🔹 Russia offers assistance to Africa in countering threats such as terrorism, piracy, and transnational crimes.
🔹 Russia will continue to train personnel from African countries.
🔹 The reopening of embassies in Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea is planned.
🔹 Russian businesses have a lot to offer partners from Africa.
🔹 The transition to national currencies and the establishment of transport and logistics chains will contribute to the increase in mutual trade turnover.
🔹 Russia is ready to provide trade preferences to Africa, support the creation of modern production sectors, agricultural sector, and provide assistance through relevant international structures and agencies.
🔹 Russia will always be a responsible international supplier of agricultural products.
🔹 There are plans to expand the network of “Russian Houses.”Currently, they operate in 8 African countries.
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Vladimir Putin spoke at the plenary session of the Second Russia–Africa Summit. The other main points are as follows:
🔹 Russia and Africa strive to develop cooperation in all areas and strengthen “honest, open, constructive” partnership.
🔹 The total amount of debt written off by Russia for African countries is $23 billion, and Moscow will allocate an additional $90 million for these purposes.
🔹 Russia will assist in opening new African embassies and consulates in Russia.
🔹 Russia and Africa oppose the use of climate issues, human rights protection, and “gender agenda” for nefarious political purposes.
🔹 Sovereignty is “not a one-time achieved state,” and it must be constantly protected.
🔹 Russia offers assistance to Africa in countering threats such as terrorism, piracy, and transnational crimes.
🔹 Russia will continue to train personnel from African countries.
🔹 The reopening of embassies in Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea is planned.
🔹 Russian businesses have a lot to offer partners from Africa.
🔹 The transition to national currencies and the establishment of transport and logistics chains will contribute to the increase in mutual trade turnover.
🔹 Russia is ready to provide trade preferences to Africa, support the creation of modern production sectors, agricultural sector, and provide assistance through relevant international structures and agencies.
🔹 Russia will always be a responsible international supplier of agricultural products.
🔹 There are plans to expand the network of “Russian Houses.”Currently, they operate in 8 African countries.
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🗓 Russia—Africa Summit to be held every three years
🤝 Vladimir Putin announced this at a press conference on the outcomes of the Second Russia–Africa Summit. The Russian President noted that the Summit once again confirmed the firm commitment of Russia and Africa to further development and the search for new forms of mutually beneficial cooperation.
✍ As a result, a package of documents was adopted and memorandums were signed, including the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan to 2026.
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🤝 Vladimir Putin announced this at a press conference on the outcomes of the Second Russia–Africa Summit. The Russian President noted that the Summit once again confirmed the firm commitment of Russia and Africa to further development and the search for new forms of mutually beneficial cooperation.
✍ As a result, a package of documents was adopted and memorandums were signed, including the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan to 2026.
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At the Second Russia–Africa Summit, the Roscongress Foundation has signed a number of agreements with:
✍ Tunisian–Russian Trade and Industrial Chamber;
✍ African Energy Chamber;
✍ Investment Promotion Agency of Mali;
✍ Investment Promotion and Infrastructure Development Agency of Senegal;
✍ Black Business Council;
✍ Russian Cycling Federation;
✍ the organizing committee of the World Friendship Games.
Also, the following important documents were signed at the event:
🔹 action plan for joint efforts to ensure sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population between Rospotrebnadzor and the Ministry of Health of Uganda;
🔹 memorandum of cooperation between the TASS news agency and leading information agencies of Congo, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Algeria;
🔹 accession of 15 African companies to the Code of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence;
🔹 memorandums of cooperation on the development of exports of Russian goods and services between the Russian Export Center and the Republics of Cameroon and Mozambique.
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✍ Tunisian–Russian Trade and Industrial Chamber;
✍ African Energy Chamber;
✍ Investment Promotion Agency of Mali;
✍ Investment Promotion and Infrastructure Development Agency of Senegal;
✍ Black Business Council;
✍ Russian Cycling Federation;
✍ the organizing committee of the World Friendship Games.
Also, the following important documents were signed at the event:
🔹 action plan for joint efforts to ensure sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population between Rospotrebnadzor and the Ministry of Health of Uganda;
🔹 memorandum of cooperation between the TASS news agency and leading information agencies of Congo, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Algeria;
🔹 accession of 15 African companies to the Code of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence;
🔹 memorandums of cooperation on the development of exports of Russian goods and services between the Russian Export Center and the Republics of Cameroon and Mozambique.
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🇷🇺 🇲🇺 Aeroflot to launch direct flights to Mauritius in December 2023
Sergei Alexandrovsky, CEO of Aeroflot — Russian Airlines, announced this on the sidelines of the EEF 2023. The flights will operate twice a week, with the possibility of increasing frequency in the future. Ticket sales will open today, on 12 September.
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Sergei Alexandrovsky, CEO of Aeroflot — Russian Airlines, announced this on the sidelines of the EEF 2023. The flights will operate twice a week, with the possibility of increasing frequency in the future. Ticket sales will open today, on 12 September.
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