Second Russia–Africa Summit to Coincide with the Anniversary of the Founding of the Organization of African Unity
25 May is Africa Day, a holiday
symbolizing the unity and victory of the African peoples in their struggle for
national independence and the building of a new life.
It was on this day in 1963, exactly
60 years ago, that the Organization of African Unity came into being, thus marking
the beginning of the progressive movement of the continent towards political
and economic integration. Its successor, the African Union, is continuing the
work to develop collective approaches to maintaining peace and security,
strengthening democracy, developing human potential, and ensuring socioeconomic
growth.
Russia and Africa are united by
traditional bonds of friendship, and it is emblematic that the Second
Russia–Africa Summit is taking place during this anniversary year. The Summit,
which will take place in St. Petersburg this coming July, will be the most
important foreign policy event in Russia–Africa relations and give a new
impetus to Russia’s wide-ranging relations with the countries of the continent
in the long term.
Source: mid.ru
