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Michaël Randrianirina attends Russia-Africa summit in Moscow

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Madagascan President Michaël Randrianirina has arrived in Moscow with several ministers to attend the III Russia-Africa Summit and Forum. The meeting is scheduled for 28 and 29 October, Midi Madagasikara reports.

Michaël Randrianirina, president of Madagascar’s Refoundation of the Republic, arrived in Moscow on Tuesday at the head of a delegation including several ministers to attend the III Russia-Africa Summit and Forum. The meeting is scheduled for 28 and 29 October in the Russian capital, Midi Madagasikara reports.

The Malagasy leader travelled to Russia on a chartered aircraft, according to the same newspaper. The summit will bring together African and Russian officials to discuss their political and economic relations.

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