# Burundi president says Africa needs Russia’s expertise for development

https://mins.news/en/item/120726

- TASS, 2026-10-29 12:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2210189

> Burundi President and current African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye said Africa needs Russia’s experience and contribution in agriculture, energy, healthcare and scientific research to speed up development plans. He also cited a memorandum on peaceful nuclear-energy cooperation and discussions on hydropower and energy projects.

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