MOSCOW, October 29. /TASS/. Russia and African countries are natural allies in forming a new and fair world order, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference after the Russia-Africa summit.

"Our countries are natural partners in the process of forming a new, more fair multipolar world," Putin said.

"We maintain close foreign political coordination and work proactively over bilateral and multilateral channels - in the United Nations and other international organizations," the head of state added.