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The outcome of the Second Russia-Africa Summit, held in July 2023 in Saint Petersburg, identified the current paths for developing mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation.

The special strategic focus is on working together to ensure the long-term food sovereignty of the African continent.

about the conference

The Second Russia-Africa Summit participants emphasized their commitment to:

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Stimulate the development of sustainable systems in the agricultural and agrifood sectors, aquaculture, food production and forestry

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Promote food sovereignty and security for African States

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Provide support to Russian and African entrepreneurs in exploring ways of mutually beneficial cooperation

From net food importer, Russia has moved to the position of the leading world agro-industrial power, as the country consistently for the past 10 years demonstrates the status of a world net exporter of products of the Russian agri-food sector, and its annual volume is close to $50 billion. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of mineral fertilizers, according to experts' estimates, at the moment 1.5 billion people on the planet consume food grown with the use of Russian fertilizers that do not contain concentrations of toxic substances.

The issue of intensification of trade and economic ties with the African continent and popularization of Russian expertise in the field of sustainable agricultural development and food sovereignty takes a special place on the Russian-African agenda. It is of applied, non-politicized character.

The international conference «Partnership for food sovereignty»

to strengthen business ties

get acquainted with the advanced developments of the Russian agro-industrial complex

human development

finding mutually beneficial solutions for financing joint projects

building logistics chains

Food sovereignty issues are complex and multidimensional therefore the conference will highlight the chain of food sovereignty formation: knowledge and technology transfer for agricultural modernization, formation of logistics chains for the supply of fertilizers and their subsequent localization, the issue of financing projects, development of human resources of workers in the agro-industrial complex, support of women’s entrepreneurship

Panel sessions of the business programme:

The conference will be attended by representatives of governmental structures, non-profit organizations, research centers and leading Russian universities as well as commercial companies

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Innovative technologies in agriculture

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Bringing the continents together: transport and logistics chains for the needs of agroindustrial complex

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Skilled personnel as a key factor of agricultural sector development

The potential of digital solutions to ensure food sovereignty

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Women of Russia and Africa: “soft power” for sustainable socio-economic progress

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Looking to the future: organization of school feeding systems, protection of childhood

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Prospects and risks: financing of projects in the field of agriculture

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Food production technologies: Russian practices on the African continent

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“Agrarian diplomacy” as a new dimension of regional cooperation