MOSCOW, October 28. /TASS/. Russia plans to set up a port transport and logistics hub on the east coast of Africa, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov announced at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum.

"In particular, we are discussing establishment of a Russian port transport and logistics hub on the east coast of Africa as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor," Ryabkov said. "Regarding projects to improve irrigation, water, and land use to enhance the resilience of agriculture and the food system in the Sahel region, as well as the development of scientific and technical cooperation - a high-level international conference was held in Addis Ababa in November 2025 at our initiative, bringing together experts from various ministries, government agencies, and the business community."