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📄Statement by the participants of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum on current issues of exploration and use of Outer Space for peaceful purposes(Sochi, 10 November, 2024) 💬 We, the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation and African States recognized by the United Nations (UN), Leadership of the African Union Commission and of executive bodies of the leading African integration organizations, as well as their representatives, gathered on 10 November 2024 in the Russian Federation, Sirius Federal Territory, to participate in the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum <...> • call for the strengthening of international cooperation in the use of space technologies for disaster mitigation by expanding the access of our countries to the use of services and information obtained through space activities, and to promote capacity and institution-building in order to cope with disasters, especially on the African Continent, • support the creation of a well-coordinated and integrated African Space Programme within the framework of the African Space Agency that is responsive to the social, economic, political and environmental needs of the African States, • emphasize the need to increase the benefits of space technology and its applications and to contribute to an orderly growth of space activities favorable to sustained economic growth and sustainable development in all countries, including strengthening sustainable spatial data infrastructure at the regional and national levels and building resilience to reduce the consequences of disasters, in particular in developing countries and in this regard stress the need to enhance cooperation with a view to assisting African States in the implementation of their outer space strategy, which aims to strengthen African States’ use of Outer Space to bolster their development aspirations, <...> • emphasize the importance of developing a universal approach to the exchange of information for the safety and security of space operations, • call on COPUOS Member States to increase the level of transparency and trust in the use and exploration of Outer Space exclusively for peaceful purposes, • call for the use of civilian space systems, including commercial ones, and their ground infrastructure, as well as the achievements of space science, technologies and services exclusively for peaceful purposes, • agree to intensify the dialogue within the framework of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum and in the relevant multilateral fora on issues related to the exploration and peaceful use of Outer Space. 👉Read in full #RussiaAfrica

#Day1 🗓 On November 9, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the African nations on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, including: #RussiaMali 🇷🇺🇲🇱 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of #MaliAbdoulaye Diop. The Parties discussed a range of issues concerning the further strengthening of Russian-Mali relations, which are traditionally friendly in nature. In this context, they examined in detail various aspects of enhancing bilateral trade and economic and investment partnership. Moscow and Bamako also reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to deepening political dialogue and enhancing coordination on key issues within the global and regional agendas at the United Nations and in other multilateral formats. #RussiaUganda 🇷🇺🇺🇬 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Uganda Gen. Jeje Odongo. The Sides discussed in detail the key trends in furthering Russian-Ugandan multifaceted cooperation with a focus on enhancing the mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment partnership, as well as developing joint projects in energy, mining, agriculture, science, education, medicine, and digital technologies. They also reaffirmed the intent of Moscow and Kampala to strengthen constructive interaction and coordination at the UN and other international venues. #RussiaCameroon 🇷🇺🇨🇲 Minister of External Relations of the Republic of #CameroonLejeune Mbella Mbella. The Parties discussed a range of issues concerning the further strengthening of the traditionally friendly Russia-Cameroon relations. This includes enhancing bilateral trade, economic cooperation and investment partnership, as well as improving the legal framework and implementing promising joint projects. Moscow and Yaounde also reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their trust-based political dialogue and closer coordination on topical international and regional issues at the United Nations and in other multilateral formats. #RussiaCAR 🇷🇺🇨🇫 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic Sylvie Baipo-Temon. The Sides discussed in detail a range of issues related to advancing the traditionally friendly Russian-Central African relations, focusing on promoting promising projects in mineral exploration and production, agriculture, healthcare, and personnel training. They also reaffirmed Moscow and Bangui’s intent to intensify political dialogue and close coordination at the UN and other multilateral formats while addressing global and regional problems based on the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter. Sergey Lavrov and Sylvie Baipo-Temon signed an Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Central African Republic on the Mutual Cancellation of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports, as well as a Memorandum on Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic. #RussiaRwanda 🇷🇺🇷🇼 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of #Rwanda Olivier Nduhungirehe. The Parties discussed a range of issues pertaining to further strengthening the friendly Russian-Rwandan relations, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in trade, the economy, investment, humanitarian matters. Moscow and Kigali also reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political dialogue and maintaining close coordination at the UN to address global and regional issues. The Ministers signed a Russian-Rwandan intergovernmental agreement on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic or service passports. #RussiaAfrica

✍️ The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putinsent a greeting message to the organisers and participants of the Great African Expedition. ✉️ Relations between Russia and African countries are on the rise which was starkly highlighted following the second Russia-Africa Summit held in St Petersburg last year. Fisheries have traditionally been an important part of bilateral economic cooperation. The Great African Expedition made possible by the Federal Agency for Fisheries will undoubtedly help ramp up joint efforts in this area. Assessing the size of aquatic biological resources in the exclusive economic zones of African countries is what this major and truly unparalleled research project all about. The populations of commercial species of marine fauna occurring in a significant portion of these vast water areas that are part of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean have not been studied for a long time now. We operate on the premise that the research conducted by Russian specialists will boost the effectiveness of fishing carried out by our African partners, which, in turn, will improve Africa’s food security. #RussiaAfrica