Putin due to meet Assimi Goïta at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet the Malian delegation led by transitional president Assimi Goïta on 30 October 2026 on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. The meeting is among the 24 bilateral talks Putin plans from 27 to 30 October, reports L’Indicateur du Renouveau.
Vladimir Putin is due to meet Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, in Moscow on 30 October on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa and Gas Exporting Countries summit. The meeting is among 24 bilateral talks planned by the Russian president from 27 to 30 October, reports Malian newspaper L’Indicateur du Renouveau, cited by Bamada.net.
Goïta is leading Mali’s delegation to the summit, which is being held in the Russian capital. The programme also includes a meeting between the Malian leader and Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, focusing on security in the Sahel, according to information reported by Bamada.net.
The Malian president travelled to Moscow to take part in the Russia-Africa summit on 25 October. The announced meeting with Putin is scheduled as part of this visit.
