# Russia-Africa summit aims to expand cooperation, Kremlin aide says

https://mins.news/en/item/116161

- TASS, 2026-10-26 16:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2208175

> Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said the third Russia-Africa summit is intended to broaden cooperation across all fields and strengthen African countries’ sovereignty. He said its slogan repeats those of earlier summits and reflects the importance Russia places on ties with African states.

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