MOSCOW, October 29. /TASS/. Hosting large-scale events such as the Russia-Africa summit has become a good tradition: these gatherings reaffirm a commitment to further strengthening multifaceted ties in the spirit of genuine partnership, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a news conference following the summit.
At the beginning of his opening remarks, he noted that the third Russia-Africa summit had just concluded.
"On behalf of the participants, Mr. Evariste Ndayishimiye - the President of the Republic of Burundi, which currently holds the chairmanship of the African Union - and I would like to offer an assessment of the work we have accomplished together and the decisions adopted today," Putin said.
"I would like to emphasize that this is the third Russia-Africa summit. Holding such large-scale events has become a good tradition; it clearly demonstrates the firm resolve of both Russia and the African nations to continue strengthening and expanding their multifaceted ties - in a spirit of genuine partnership and mutual respect - for the sake of universal growth and prosperity," Putin pointed out.