The third Russia-Africa summit is set to take place in Moscow, Russia, with a Malagasy delegation led by Colonel Randrianirina Michaël, head of the High Transitional Authority. The summit aims to strengthen cooperation between Russia and African countries, with around 9,000 participants, including state leaders, investors, businesspeople, technicians, researchers, and scientists. Over 50 discussions and debates are scheduled to take place during the event.
The summit, which begins today and ends tomorrow, will be led by Russian President Vladimir Poutine and Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi and chair of the African Union. The main objective is to develop economic cooperation, trade, investment, diplomacy, technology, and the use of nuclear energy for development. The summit will also focus on digitalization, food security, and the evaluation of progress made since the 2023 summit.
Madagascar is optimistic about the summit, hoping to strengthen its cooperation with Russia, which has been improving since the visit of the head of the High Transitional Authority to Russia in February. The country aims to attract investors to boost trade and economic cooperation with Russia. New partnerships are expected to be established in the fields of energy, technology, and infrastructure.
The Malagasy delegation is expected to engage in discussions on various topics, including investment opportunities, trade agreements, and technological cooperation. The summit will provide a platform for Madagascar to showcase its potential and attract Russian investors. Strengthening ties with Russia could help Madagascar achieve its development goals.
The Russia-Africa summit has become a significant event, with the first edition taking place in 2019. Since then, cooperation between Russia and African countries has grown, with Russia providing support in various fields, including energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. Madagascar hopes to benefit from this cooperation to boost its economic development.
The summit will also provide an opportunity for Madagascar to assess its current cooperation with Russia and identify areas for improvement. The country aims to establish a long-term partnership with Russia, which would help to promote economic growth and development. A new vision and roadmap for cooperation between Russia and Africa will be defined for the period 2027-2029.
The third Russia-Africa summit is expected to conclude with a declaration outlining the main outcomes and future plans for cooperation between Russia and African countries. Madagascar and other participating countries hope to benefit from the summit by strengthening their economic ties with Russia and promoting investment and trade.
Key points
- Strengthening economic cooperation between Russia and African countries is a key objective of the summit.
- Madagascar hopes to attract Russian investors to boost its economic development.
- New partnerships in energy, technology, and infrastructure are expected to be established during the summit.
