# Putin links Africa’s hydropower development directly to water conservation

https://mins.news/en/item/119154

- TASS, 2026-10-28 13:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2209553

> Speaking at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said developing Africa’s underused hydropower potential is directly connected to conserving water. He said Russia is ready to share water-management technology and help Africa design facilities, modernize power plants and develop modular generation.

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