Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Calls Africa the “Continent of the Future”

Edited by : Widad WAHBI

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed during the opening of the 4th “Russia-Africa: What’s Next?” forum that Africa is the “Continent of the Future” and that Russia will continue to strengthen cooperation with countries across the region in all key sectors.

In a recorded message to forum participants, Lavrov stated: “Africa is the continent of the future, the factory of the future for youth.” He emphasized the long-standing friendly ties between Russia and African nations, adding: “In the past century, our country selflessly supported Africans in their devoted struggle for freedom and independence.”

Lavrov further noted that today, relations with Africa are an unconditional priority in Russia’s foreign policy concept, as endorsed by President Vladimir Putin.