# Putin says initiatives to deploy Russian digital services are underway in Africa

https://mins.news/en/item/120581

- TASS, 2026-10-29 10:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2210103

> At the Russia-Africa summit’s first plenary session, Putin said initiatives involving Russian businesses to introduce advanced digital services are being implemented across Africa. He said a declaration on Russia-Africa cooperation in artificial intelligence would be adopted at the summit’s conclusion, and cited cooperation in health, epidemic response and education.

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