# African Union seeks fresh impetus for cooperation with Russia, chair says

https://mins.news/en/item/120695

- TASS, 2026-10-29 12:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2210161

> African Union Chairperson and Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye said the AU is ready to maintain regular dialogue with Russia and turn cooperation into concrete projects. He called for the 2027–2029 Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan to guide priority projects, funding and assessment of results.

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