On November 28, a meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions of African countries in Israel was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Russia Anatoly Viktorov.
In his welcome address, Anatoly Viktorov noted that the results of significant international events held in Russia this year facilitated the entire range of Russian-African ties to an even more advanced and trust-based level. He drew attention to the successful holding of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan, in which Egypt and Ethiopia took part as full-fledged members of the Association. He pointed out the high significance and productivity of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Sochi with the participation of 54 heads of official delegations of African states and regional integration associations. He recalled that historically Russia has always attached special importance to relations with the countries of the African continent. Emphasized that we are united by the commitment to building a more just democratic world order based on genuine equality and the rule of international law. Paid special attention to the ongoing tense situation in the Middle East. He confirmed the readiness of the Russian side to contribute to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
The full text of Anatoly Viktorov’s address can be found at the link.
The participants of the meeting exchanged views on key issues on the regional and international agenda. It was agreed to facilitate the implementation of agreements reached at the highest and high levels, particularly through common efforts to prepare for the third Russia-Africa summit in 2026.
