Foreign ministers from more than 50 African nations and Russia convened in Cairo on Saturday to begin drafting the 2026-2029 strategic action plan, a roadmap aimed at deepening continental cooperation ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit. The second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, alongside his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio, the current chair of the African Union. The gathering serves as a “practical step” toward executing the current 2023-2026 plan while initiating a constructive dialogue for the subsequent period to achieve regional security and development. On the economic front, the Egyptian Foreign Minister described the partnership as a vital mechanism for supporting the African Union’s Agenda 2063. For his part, Sergey Lavrov delivered a message from President Vladimir Putin to the forum, while Tete Antonio delivered a speech on behalf of the African Union.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 20, 2025 14:23 UTC