MOSCOW, November 10. /TASS/. Special Envoy of the Russian President for the Middle East and African Countries Mikhail Bogdanov and Vice Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Monique Nsanzabaganwa expressed mutual interest in developing economic ties, notably between the African Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). , said the Russian Foreign Ministry after the meeting of the parties on the sidelines of the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum.

“Mutual interest was expressed in expanding economic ties, notably between the African Union and the EAEU, and the implementation of large investment projects in the energy, mining, infrastructure and other fields,” he said. indicated the ministry.

The parties also affirm their mutual readiness to strengthen the comprehensive Russian-African partnership in order to support peace, security, stability and the establishment of conditions for sustainable development. “It is in this context that emphasis was placed on strengthening interaction in the political sphere, including on issues of conflict resolution and combating the terrorist threat and other important challenges facing the continent is facing,” noted the ministry.

The Russian side said that Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, will continue to pay the greatest attention and provide the necessary support to African initiatives aimed at resolving conflict situations in Africa, including assistance in strengthening the peacekeeping potential of the African Union. “The desire was also expressed to continue to coordinate efforts with the African Union and its Member States on international platforms when considering the current problems of the continent, always following the principle of ‘an African solution to African problems ‘”, added the ministry.

The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum will be held on November 9-10 in the federal territory of Sirius.