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Experts and officials from African countries recently gathered in Moscow for the Africa – Russia Parliamentary conference, which was held as part of the Russia Africa Summit. The conference vowed to create a multipolar world which was attended by representatives from almost all African countries. The objectives of this session were about creating an Africa that is free from neo-colonialism and building win-win economic relationships between Africa and Russia without any western interference.
Experts and officials from African countries recently gathered in Moscow for the Africa – Russia Parliamentary conference, which was held as part of the Russia Africa Summit. The conference vowed to create a multipolar world which was attended by representatives from almost all African countries. The objectives of this session were about creating an Africa that is free from neo-colonialism and building win-win economic relationships between Africa and Russia without any western interference.
Most African countries, including Uganda and Kenya, thanked Russia for its role in the liberation struggle. South African Senate speaker, Amos Masondo, expressed his gratitude for the support of the Soviet Union in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and the fact that the friendship between Africa and Russia is now being reinforced and strengthened.
The conference concluded with an address from President Putin, who pledged to work with African partners and take a leading role in ensuring economic sovereignty for Africa. The President pledged to provide free fertiliser, and cheap fuel to Africa in order to reduce energy costs and reiterated Russia stands for a mutually beneficial relationship with all African countries. He further said that Russia’s relations with Africa are not a product of geopolitical considerations or any selfish economic interest but by a clear conviction that Africa is a promising and long-term partner.
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President Xi Jinping of China attended the conference and stressed the need for a new payment system, which was soon to be launched devoid of Visa, Swift, and Mastercard.
