Russia will continue to contribute to strengthening the sovereignty and security of African countries in all areas, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a video message for the inauguration of the III International Youth Forum Russia -Africa: what next? 'For our part, we will continue to contribute to strengthening the sovereignty and security of African states on all axes. We will always promote the consolidation of the human resource potential of African countries, in particular by increasing the number of scholarships awarded, opening branches of Russian universities and schools on the continent and developing a network of open education centers. » He stressed that building a long-term strategic partnership with African countries is among Russia's top priorities. 'It is enshrined in the Updated Foreign Policy Concept that was approved by [Russian Vladimir] President Putin on March 31 last year. We view the African continent as an authentic world-class center in the emerging multipolar architect ure of the world order. » 'We note with satisfaction that in recent years, our African friends have recorded significant successes in national development, which has become possible thanks to the active involvement of young people in political, economic and humanitarian processes', noted Sergei Lavrov. The forum was organized by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). The TASS agency is the media partner. Source: Burkina Information Agency
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