Vladimir Putin attended a meeting of BRICS leaders with delegation heads from invited African states and chairs of international associations

Speech at the meeting of BRICS leaders with delegation heads from invited states

Those invited included the leaders of African countries, namely, Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Gabon, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, the Seychelles, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The meeting was also attended by the heads of Argentina (the current chair of the G20), Turkey (the current chair of…

Vladimir Putin made a statement for the press and answered questions from Russian media following a two-day BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon. I would like to brief you on what we did during these two days and on the results of our work. First of all, I would like to remind you that BRICS developed in a natural way, which we pointed out today. The…

On July 26–27, Vladimir Putin will visit South Africa to attend BRICS Summit

The summit programme includes a meeting between the BRICS leaders and invited leaders of African and other countries

During the sessions of the 10th summit, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are to consider the current situation and prospects for cooperation within BRICS in various areas. They will also discuss important current issues on the global and regional agenda, including problems of joint counteraction…

Condolences to President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika

The airplane of Algeria’s armed forces crashed soon after take-off from a military base 50 kilometres from the country’s capital

Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika on multiple casualties caused by a military plane crash near Boufarik Airport. The President of Russia conveyed his sympathy and support to the families and friends of those killed in the crash. The airplane of Algeria’s armed forces crashed soon after take-off from a military base 50 kilometres from the country’s capital. Over 250 people were killed…

Congratulations to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on winning the presidential election

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on his re-election

The message reads, in part: “The election outcome has clearly confirmed the high regard the Egyptian public has for you, and the broad support for your course for solving current socioeconomic issues and strengthening stability in the country. Russia values its strategic partnership with Egypt. I hope that together, we will ensure further development of our mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in all areas, as well as coordination of our…

Meeting with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Vladimir Putin met in Xiamen with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss development of bilateral cooperation in various areas. President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends, Please accept my warmest greetings. It has been a long time since our last meeting, although our relations continue to show very positive development and our colleagues are in ongoing…

Meeting with President of South Africa Jacob Zuma

Bilateral relations and their prospects, particularly in trade and the economy, were the subject of discussion

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Xiamen. Bilateral relations and their prospects, particularly in trade and the economy, were the subject of discussion.  *** President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends, It is a great pleasure to meet with you on the sidelines of this summit in China. It is well known that we…

Law to ratify extradition convention between Russia and Morocco

Vladimir Putin has signed the Federal Law On the Ratification of the Extradition Convention between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Morocco

The convention was signed in Moscow on March 15, 2016, as an improvement of the international legal framework for Russian-Moroccan cooperation on extradition issues.

Telephone conversation with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

At Russia’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

At Russia’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The two presidents discussed in detail the further development of bilateral cooperation in different areas and the crises in the Middle East and North Africa. It was agreed to continue further contacts. 

Congratulations to African heads of state and government

Vladimir Putin congratulated African heads of state and government on Africa Day

The message reads, in part: “This important date celebrates the victory of the African continent’s peoples in their fight for freedom and independence and their desire for unity in the name of peace, stability, and sustainable development. African countries have made great strides in their social, economy, scientific, technological and cultural development and play an increasingly important part in building a fair and democratic multipolar world order. Russia highly values the African…