Putin Russia-Africa Summit Day Two features plenary sessions, bilateral talks, and agreements on Russia-Africa cooperation and AI.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to participate in the Putin Russia-Africa Summit Day Two programme on Thursday, October 29, as the third Russia-Africa Summit continues in Moscow. According to The Times of Russia, the president is scheduled to attend two plenary sessions, sign agreements, deliver statements to the press and hold bilateral discussions with several African leaders.
Putin Russia-Africa Summit Day Two: Main Agenda
The second day of the summit will feature a series of high-level diplomatic engagements focused on strengthening Russia-Africa cooperation and expanding relations between Moscow and African nations.
Putin is expected to address the first plenary session, where he will discuss Africa’s increasing international significance and outline Russia’s priorities for working with African countries at the United Nations and other major international and regional organisations.
The Russian president will also assess developments in the global political landscape, including the emergence of a new world order based on multipolarity and equality among independent nations. Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov announced the planned focus of Putin’s address.
African Leaders to Address the First Plenary Session
Several prominent African representatives will participate in the first plenary session alongside Putin.
Among them is Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi and the current chairperson of the African Union. Other African heads of state and government, as well as the chairperson of the African Union Commission, are also scheduled to speak.
The second plenary session will take place in the format of a working lunch, providing another opportunity for participating leaders to engage on matters related to Russia-Africa relations and international cooperation.
Russia-Africa Summit Declaration and Agreements
A substantial package of agreements is expected to follow the summit. According to the announced programme, 33 intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents, memoranda and commercial contracts will be signed with various countries.
Participants also plan to adopt three major documents:
The Russia-Africa Summit declaration.
A separate declaration on cooperation in artificial intelligence.
An action plan for the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum 2027-2029.
These documents form part of the summit’s broader agenda for advancing cooperation between Russia and African countries across diplomatic, institutional and commercial areas.
Following the signing ceremony, Putin and his Burundian counterpart, Evariste Ndayishimiye, will make statements to the press. They are expected to provide details about the third Russia-Africa Summit and the discussions held during the event.
Putin to Hold Bilateral Meetings with African Leaders
The Putin Russia-Africa Summit Day Two schedule also includes several bilateral meetings with African leaders following the plenary sessions.
Putin is expected to meet the presidents of Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Namibia: Michael Randrianirina, Emmerson Mnangagwa and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, respectively.
The Russian president will also hold talks with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council.
Additional bilateral discussions are planned with Burundi’s president and Kenyan President William Ruto. These meetings will form part of the summit’s wider diplomatic programme, bringing together Russian and African representatives to discuss their bilateral relationships and areas of cooperation.
Summit Focuses on Russia-Africa Relations
The second day of the summit combines high-level speeches, diplomatic negotiations and the signing of agreements intended to advance Russia-Africa cooperation. Discussions on Africa’s international role, the changing global order and collaboration in emerging technologies are among the central themes outlined for the event.
With two plenary sessions and multiple bilateral engagements scheduled, the summit provides a platform for Russia and African nations to discuss their shared priorities and future partnership initiatives.
As The Times of Russia reports, Putin’s programme for Thursday includes both multilateral discussions and direct meetings with African leaders, alongside the signing of documents and announcements related to the third Russia-Africa Summit.
