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Expressing his heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of African Day, Vladimir Putin stated that the day is the symbol of the victory of the peoples of the African continent over colonialism, and of their aspirations for freedom, peace, and prosperity. African countries have achieved generally recognized success in the economic and social spheres, and are now playing an increasingly important role in addressing key issues of the international agenda Vladimir Putin pointed out that the AU and a number of sub-regional structures are expanding constructive cooperation, developing mechanisms for collective response to local conflicts and crises, as well as consistently promoting integration processes. Thus, Russia attaches particular importance to strengthening friendly relations with its African partners. We share the aspiration to build a just multipolar world order based on true equality and the rule of international law free from any forms of discrimination, diktat or sanctions The Ethiopian Herald