MOSCOW, October 29. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for supporting plans to develop cooperation between Russia and Africa.

Speaking at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa summit, Putin noted that el-Sisi is one of the statesmen who helped establish the forum.

"I would like to thank you for your support for plans to develop our cooperation, Russia’s cooperation with African countries, our friends. This is very important. Your support is very important, and I am confident that all the plans we discussed yesterday and are discussing now will be implemented," the Russian leader said, thanking the Egyptian president for attending the summit.