Second Russia-Africa two-day summit begins
The second Russia-Africa summit will take place in St. Petersburg on July 27-28 and will be attended by 49 African delegations. teleSUR
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00:00 On Thursday, the second Russia-Africa Summit has opened.
00:03 President Vladimir Putin will describe the state and prospects of relations between his
00:07 country and the continent in a number of areas in his opening address.
00:12 This second edition presumes the exercise launched in 2019 with the aim of developing
00:17 a global dialogue and consolidating a platform for cooperation.
00:22 Forty-nine delegations from African states and regional and sub-regional integration
00:26 associations such as the African Union will be present.
00:29 The Summit is expected to adopt an action plan on priority areas of cooperation.
00:35 A humanitarian economic forum will also be held.
00:38 Where it is expected, proposals will emerge to improve the distribution of grain and fertilizers
00:43 from Russia to the African countries.