Mariam Chabi Talata represents Benin at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
Beninese Vice-President Mariam Chabi Talata Zimé Yérima is attending the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, which opens on 28 October. Vladimir Putin is due to receive representatives of 48 African countries for two days to discuss strengthening relations, particularly economic and political ties, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
Benin’s Vice-President Mariam Chabi Talata Zimé Yérima is representing Benin at the third Russia-Africa summit, which opens on Wednesday 28 October in Moscow, reports La Nouvelle Tribune. Images published on the summit platform show her alongside Benin’s ambassador to Russia, Akambi André Okounlola-Biaou, and Russian officials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to receive representatives of 48 African countries over two days to discuss strengthening economic and political relations. The summit is also bringing together other African leaders, including Madagascar’s President Michaël Randrianirina (Michaël Randrianirina at the Russia-Africa summit).
La Nouvelle Tribune says Africa Intelligence had announced that Beninese President Romuald Wadagni would attend the summit in person. The media outlet has not reported any official communication explaining his absence from the event. Wadagni recently travelled to Abu Dhabi, where he met the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss relations between the two countries.
