Addis Bids for Russia-Africa Summit

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Ethiopia expressed readiness to host the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit, highlighting Addis Ababa’s status as Africa’s political capital and its capacity for major international conferences. Consultations between Ethiopian and Russian officials underscored the country’s suitability, with Ambassador Evgeny Teryokhin affirming strong AU support. The summit will aim to deepen cooperation in security, technology, and energy within the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum framework, continuing efforts initiated in Sochi in 2019 to enhance diplomatic and economic collaboration.