Russia attaches particular importance to strengthen relations with the countries of the African continent. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the leader of South Africa Siril Ramafosa on the sidelines of the Brix summit.
According to the Kremlin website, Vladimir Putin met with the President of the South African Republic Cyril Ramafosa as part of the Brix summit in Kazan.
“Russia attaches special importance to strengthening relations with the countries of the African continent. Together we work on the practical implementation of the Africa of joint documents adopted following the results of the St. Petersburg summit: declarations and actions plan until 2026,” the President of the Russian Federation.
Speaking about bilateral relations between the Russian Federation and South Africa, Putin said that they are based on the principles of comprehensive strategic partnership, equality and mutual respect. “Politdiaalog is developing, our foreign policy departments, security councils are actively in contact. Interaction in the inter -parliamentary line has been established,” the President of the Russian Federation said.
According to him, at a good level there are also trade and economic relations between the two countries.
“After some decline, the turnover began to grow again, in January -August this year, growth was three percent. Here, of course, there is something to work together in terms of building and diversification of mutual trade, investment. Promising spheres of cooperation is energy, this is energy, this Industry, agrarian sector, science, innovation. Russia and South Africa coordinated largely their efforts in the international arena in order to create and form a fair multipolar world order, ”said Putin.
In turn, the President of South Africa called Russia “a very valuable ally and friend.” “You have supported us from the very beginning, from those days when we fought with an apartheid, and until now,” he said.