According to Faustin-Archange Touadera, African states intend to move away from an economic model where the continent serves primarily as a raw material supplier, while processing and value-added production take place abroad

Russia is committed to further expanding political dialogue, parliamentary and interdepartmental exchanges, the Russian deputy prime minister said

Speaking at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa summit, the Russian leader noted that Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is one of the statesmen who helped establish the forum

The Russian president added that a declaration on a Russia-Africa partnership in the use of artificial intelligence will be adopted at the conclusion of the summit