The Gabonese government is gearing up for the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to take place on October 28-29 in Moscow, Russia. Vice-President Hermann Immongault chaired a meeting in Libreville to finalize the country's strategy for the summit. The delegation, led by Immongault on behalf of President Brice-Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will focus on key areas of cooperation with Russia. The meeting brought together ministers and representatives from various government departments to discuss the country's priorities.

The summit will bring together representatives from different African states to discuss cooperation with Russia in various fields, including trade and investment, energy, food security, infrastructure, technology, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. The program also includes a review of the 2027-2029 Action Plan. For Gabon, participation in the summit offers an opportunity to present its priorities and explore new avenues of cooperation in areas aligned with the country's national development goals.

The Gabonese delegation will focus on areas such as food security, agriculture, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. These areas are crucial to the country's development and align with the themes of the summit. By participating in the summit, Gabon aims to strengthen its ties with Russia and explore new opportunities for cooperation. The country's delegation will work to ensure that the outcomes of the summit align with Gabon's expectations and challenges.

This year's summit builds on previous editions held in Sochi in 2019 and St. Petersburg in 2023. The Moscow summit is expected to continue the dialogue between Russia and African states, which has been ongoing for nearly a decade. The summit will culminate in a political declaration and new common orientations for cooperation. Gabon's participation is seen as an opportunity to promote its interests and seek new cooperation opportunities.

The inter-ministerial preparations aim to ensure that Gabon arrives at the summit with concrete proposals and clearly defined priorities. The country's delegation will work to present Gabon's interests and explore new areas of cooperation with Russia. The summit offers a platform for Gabon to engage with other African states and Russia on issues of mutual interest.

The 3rd Russia-Africa Summit is expected to attract representatives from various African states and Russian officials. The summit will provide a forum for discussions on key issues affecting the continent and opportunities for cooperation with Russia. Gabon's participation in the summit demonstrates its commitment to strengthening ties with Russia and exploring new avenues of cooperation.

The summit's outcomes are expected to have a significant impact on Gabon's relations with Russia and other African states. The country's delegation will work to ensure that the summit's outcomes align with Gabon's national development goals and priorities. The summit will also provide an opportunity for Gabon to learn from other African states and Russia on best practices in various fields.

Key points

  • Gabon to focus on food security, agriculture, digital transformation, and cybersecurity at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.
  • The summit will review the 2027-2029 Action Plan and discuss cooperation in trade, energy, and infrastructure.
  • Gabon's participation in the summit aims to strengthen ties with Russia and explore new opportunities for cooperation.

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