President Vladimir Putin and African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye have called for deeper economic ties and global reforms following the adoption of a joint declaration

Russia and African countries have agreed to deepen economic cooperation, strengthen political coordination, and push for reforms of global institutions, Russian President Vladimir Putin and African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye said in a joint press statement on Thursday.

Speaking at the conclusion of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, the two leaders outlined the results of the October 28–29 gathering, which brought together senior delegations from 48 African countries, including 21 led by heads of state.

The gathering resulted in the adoption of three documents: the Declaration of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, the Declaration of Cooperation in the Civilian Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies, and the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan for 2027–2029.

Turning political solidarity into economic…