# Russia-Africa summit established regular cooperation with African nations, expert says

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- TASS, 2026-10-23 13:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/russia-africa-summit/2206961

> Andrey Maslov, director of HSE University’s Center for African Studies, said the second Russia-Africa summit helped establish regular, structured interaction. He said engagement expanded after the 2023 St. Petersburg summit, with Moscow maintaining varied mechanisms and sector-specific channels with African partners.