Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has travelled to Moscow to represent President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the third Russia-Africa Summit of Heads of State and Government, set for 28-29 October 2026.
This summit will gather leaders from Russia and Africa, co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Évariste Ndayishimiye, Chairperson of the African Union and President of Burundi. The aim is to boost cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, science and technology, energy, food security, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
The summit is expected to adopt a joint declaration and a Russia-Africa Partnership Action Plan covering 2027-2029. Attendees will also likely issue a statement on cooperation in civilian applications of artificial intelligence. Additionally, various intergovernmental documents and commercial agreements may be signed to enhance economic and diplomatic relations between Russia and African nations.
