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In Djibouti, prime minister receives new Russian ambassador

By , based on ADI

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Djibouti’s Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed received Russia’s new ambassador Vasilii Livichuk to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, following the third Africa-Russia Summit. The talks focused on Djibouti’s role as a regional logistics hub and on hosting refugees, according to ADI.

Djibouti’s Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed received Russia’s new ambassador, Vasilii Livichuk, in Djibouti on 11 November to discuss prospects for strengthening cooperation between the two countries, according to the Djiboutian Information Agency (ADI).

The talks notably focused on Djibouti’s role as a regional logistics hub and the country’s responsibilities regarding connectivity and hosting refugees, according to ADI. Vasilii Livichuk said he wanted to deepen dialogue and give new impetus to bilateral cooperation.

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