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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Saturday that strengthening peace and security in Africa is a key condition for ensuring the continent’s progressive, sustainable development and an important element in maintaining global stability, Anadolu reports. Speaking at the 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, Lavrov emphasized Russia’s commitment to supporting African countries in this regard. “We attach great importance to the issues of strengthening peace and security on the African continent. This is a key condition for ensuring progressive, sustainable socioeconomic development and an important element in maintaining global stability,” he said. Lavrov noted that Moscow provides assistance to African nations in clearing mines and improvised explosive devices and is expanding professional […]
