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Russia-Africa: Moscow declaration sets out cooperation priorities

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Russia-Africa: Moscow declaration sets out cooperation prioritiesВладимир Новиков · CC BY 4.0

The Russia-Africa summit ended in Moscow with the adoption of a declaration setting out the framework for cooperation between Russia and African countries, including the development of trade. Vladimir Putin and the African Union’s serving chairperson, Évariste Ndayishimiye, presented the meeting’s outcomes, according to Malawi Voice.

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