MOSCOW, October 29. /TASS/. Russia-Africa summits provide significant added value, as they give a powerful impetus to the development of mutually beneficial ties, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the third Russia-Africa summit.
"Holding regular Russia-Africa summits yields high added value. Such summits offer us a valuable opportunity to exchange views on the current state of Russian-African relations and give a powerful boost to our multifaceted and mutually beneficial ties," he said.
Putin thanked the participants in the plenary session for accepting the invitation and traveling to Moscow to discuss the status and future prospects of Russian-African relations.
"Present in this hall are representatives from virtually every nation on the African continent, as well as leaders of key regional integration organizations. I am convinced that this clearly demonstrates Africa’s sincere desire to strengthen and further advance its cooperation with Russia," Putin stated.