President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia’s commitment towards supporting the agricultural revolution of Africa.
According to him, Russia stands ready to provide the necessary technical, technological and humanitarian support for this drive.
Speaking at the Opening of the Russia- Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, President Putin was of the firm assurance that Africa can be self sufficient.
“Africa has to be self-sufficient and we also can provide the technology, transportation and processing of food products and we’ve very good plans aimed at building hubs for agricultural equipment’’ he assured.
He said more than forty (40) African countries have benefited from Russia’s support adding that Russia exported over 13 million tonnes of Agricultural Produce to Africa between January and September this year.
“ Russia grains have been imported into more than forty (40) African countries. During the first nine (9) months of 2026, our country has exported more than thirteen (13) million tonnes of agricultural produce” he indicated.
The Russia – Africa summit is under the theme: Developing mutually beneficial cooperation.
The event is attended by Presidents and Heads of States of the African continent including Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, President Paul Kigame of Rwanda, President William Ruto of Kenya, Chairperson of the African Union, President of Burundi, H.E Évariste Ndayishimiye.
On his part, President Évariste Ndayishimiye called for a mutually beneficial relation between the Russia and Africa and the world at large
“This is an invaluable opportunity to strengthen the dialogue between Russia and Africa. We face challenges in the economy, finance, humanitarian area, environmental protection and we need to find specific responses to that. In the face of these challenges, not a single country nor continent can act on their own” he stated.
He is thus calling for a stronger partnership which is mutually beneficial on their shared interest.
“we need to join hands in order to reach success. We need to build a more balanced partnership that will be built on mutual respect, trust and our shared interest” he stressed.
Story by : Wisdom Hededzome
