Politics
Third Russia-Africa Summit Opens in Moscow With Delegations From Sudan, Egypt
October 27, 2026 at 03:57 PM
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The third Russia-Africa summit and its economic forum convene in Moscow on October 28–29, drawing more than 2,000 participants from across the continent.
- Sudan's transition council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan leads a delegation that will address the summit and hold bilateral talks with the Russian president.
- Egypt's Minister of Supply Sharif Farouk traveled to Moscow to discuss food security, strategic-goods trade, and supply-chain development.
- More than 2,000 guests are expected across roughly 40 sessions covering sovereignty, development economy, and technology, with the 2027–2029 action plan to be adopted.
- Russia's Maria Zakharova said Egypt plays a central role in the leap in Russia-Africa cooperation, and Maxim Oreshkin said Russia is ready to negotiate energy projects with Tunisia.
- Farouk's trip will explore a planned logistics hub for grains and oils as part of Egypt's efforts to diversify supply sources.
- Zakharova said Russia-Egypt relations are historic and Egypt plays a major role in strengthening Middle East stability.






