Tunisia's Foreign Minister, Mohamed Ali Nafti, participated in the 3rd African-Russian Summit held in Moscow on October 28-29. During the ministerial meeting, Nafti highlighted the strong diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Russia, which date back 70 years. He emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring new areas of partnership. The summit brought together Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and African foreign ministers to discuss cooperation and development.
Nafti reiterated Tunisia's openness to various partnerships with Africa, stressing the country's commitment to supporting serious initiatives that promote mutual respect, constructive dialogue, and balanced relationships. He emphasized that these partnerships should align with Africa's development agenda, Agenda 2063, and respect the continent's diversity and national choices. Tunisia aims to leverage Africa's human, economic, and intellectual capacities to build strong relationships.
The Tunisian Foreign Minister expressed support for the African-Russian Action Plan for 2027-2029, which focuses on infrastructure, energy, transportation, higher education, scientific research, agriculture, communication technology, and healthcare. He stressed the importance of establishing mechanisms to finance and monitor the implementation of these projects. Nafti also emphasized the need for multilateral cooperation and international solidarity to address global challenges.
During the summit, Nafti met with his counterparts from African countries to discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation programs. The meetings aimed to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for development. The Tunisian delegation was led by the Prime Minister, who also met with Russian officials.
The 3rd African-Russian Summit provided a platform for African countries to engage with Russia and discuss cooperation in various fields. The summit aimed to strengthen Africa-Russia relations and promote economic development. Tunisia's participation in the summit reflects its commitment to building strong relationships with African countries and Russia.
Nafti's participation in the summit also highlighted Tunisia's role in promoting international cooperation and peace. He emphasized the importance of reforming the United Nations and reviewing the international system for peace, security, and development. Tunisia reaffirmed its commitment to the UN's pivotal role in addressing global challenges.
The African-Russian Summit concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening cooperation between Africa and Russia. Tunisia's Foreign Minister emphasized the need for continued dialogue and cooperation to address global challenges. The summit provided a platform for Africa and Russia to engage in constructive dialogue and explore new opportunities for partnership.
Key points
- Tunisia's Foreign Minister, Mohamed Ali Nafti, emphasizes the country's openness to partnerships with Africa.
- The 3rd African-Russian Summit aims to strengthen cooperation between Africa and Russia.
- Tunisia supports the African-Russian Action Plan for 2027-2029, focusing on infrastructure, energy, and healthcare.
