Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other ministers speak at the first plenary session of the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Cairo on Saturday, December 20.

The event is attended by the heads of foreign affairs agencies of Russia, African states, and regional integration associations on the continent.

The ministers discuss further steps to develop the multifaceted Russian-African partnership and strengthen its strategic nature, focusing on trade, economic cooperation, and investment.

The second ministerial conference in Cairo is a key stage in preparation for the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 2026