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The President of the Republic, Head of State and Government, H.E. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, attended the opening plenary session of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, as part of the Third Russia-Africa Summit.
The gathering brings together leaders and representatives from various African countries at the Gostiny Dvor exhibition centre, with the aim of expanding political, economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and the African continent.
At the opening, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, welcomed the delegations and outlined the Forum’s main areas of work. These include energy, industry, agriculture, transport and the peaceful use of nuclear energy, alongside new technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and space exploration.
The Russian leader also highlighted the importance of strengthening exchanges in education, healthcare, scientific research, culture and the media to promote joint projects that contribute to the development of participating countries.
Africa’s participation in international governance also featured prominently in his address. Putin advocated greater representation for African countries in multilateral organisations and international economic and financial decision-making, particularly within institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
He also stressed the need to strengthen the economic and technological sovereignty of African states and expressed Russia’s willingness to share digital solutions and technological expertise with its partners on the continent.
The plenary session also featured an address by the President of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, representing the African Union. It was moderated by Irina Abramova, Director of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s participation continues his programme in Moscow, following his attendance at the Eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum Summit on Tuesday, 27 October, and a bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders discussed various areas of cooperation between Equatorial Guinea and Russia.
Information and photographs: Press Service of the Presidency of the Russian Federation / Kremlin.ru — PDGE Press Department.
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