At Russia-Africa summit, Kiir calls for stronger economic ties
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Radio Tamazuj
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir called for stronger economic ties between Russia and Africa at the third Russia-Africa summit, held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October. He advocated strategic cooperation and a fairer international order, according to South Sudan’s presidency.
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir called for stronger economic ties between Russia and Africa at the Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October. He advocated strategic cooperation and a fairer international order, according to the Office of the President of South Sudan, cited by Radio Tamazuj.
Kiir said global changes required concerted efforts to ensure equality among nations and protect the interests of all peoples. The summit brought together delegations from 48 African countries, including around 20 heads of state and government. It was co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who currently leads the African Union.
Putin advocated a multipolar world and called for stronger African representation at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. He also said Russia was ready to increase its deliveries of grain and fertiliser. Discussions focused in particular on industrialisation, energy, payment systems, food security and technology transfers.
Kiir’s participation in the summit was reported on 26 October. On 30 October, the South Sudanese president also invited Russia to invest in four sectors in his country.
