# Putin says Russian firms interested in moving production facilities to African countries

https://mins.news/en/item/120660

- TASS, 2026-10-29 11:47 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2210145

> At the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Russian companies are interested in shifting some production facilities to African countries, particularly amid sanctions. He said the interest is mutual and stressed that African nations’ decisions should remain sovereign and investments be secure.

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