Russian President Vladimir Putin joins Burundian President and African Union Chairperson Evariste Ndayishimiye at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum - and holds bilateral meetings with African leaders - during the Third Russia-Africa Summit, in Moscow on Wednesday, October 28.

The Russian leader is meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso. He is also talking with heads of major African regional organisations.

Representatives from 48 African countries are attending the forum, including heads of state from 22 countries. The forum focuses on strengthening economic and humanitarian co-operation between Russia and African countries, including trade, investment, energy, food security, healthcare, education and technology.

Programme:

Time TBC - Official welcome ceremony for Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum

Time TBC - Plenary session of Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum

Time TBC - Joint visit to exhibition 'Platform for Sovereign Development: Advanced Russian Solutions in Key Economic and Social Sectors'

Time TBC - Vladimir Putin meets with heads of African regional organisations

Time TBC - Putin bilateral with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Time TBC - Official welcome ceremony for heads of delegations attending Third Russia-Africa Summit

Time TBC - Official reception hosted by Putin for heads of delegations attending Third Russia-Africa Summit

Time TBC - Putin bilateral with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Time TBC - Putin bilateral with Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso