# Putin says security must come first for socio-economic development

https://mins.news/en/item/120524

- TASS, 2026-10-29 10:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2210081

> At the plenary session of the third Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said socio-economic development cannot be discussed without first ensuring security. Responding to remarks by Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, he said the UN Security Council must give the issue necessary attention.

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