# Russia-Africa cooperation should be an instrument of peace, Burundi’s president says

https://mins.news/en/item/120988

- TASS, 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2210291

> Burundi’s President and African Union Chairperson Evariste Ndayishimiye told TASS that Russia-Africa cooperation should advance peace, development and shared prosperity, grounded in mutual respect, trust, non-interference and mutual benefit. He hopes the third summit will deliver concrete commitments and measurable results.

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