MOSCOW, October 28. /TASS/. Russia is sincerely interested in strengthening cooperation with all African countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum.

"Russia is sincerely interested in further comprehensively developing and deepening trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation with all African countries," the Russian leader said.

Putin expressed confidence that the forum and the thematic meetings, roundtables and negotiations held as part of it would help address the challenges facing Russia and Africa. He also emphasized that participants would be able to learn about a sovereign development platform for African states developed in Russia. Its main areas are presented at a dedicated exhibition.

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