politics
April 18, 2026
Russia-Congo ties set to deepen through joint projects, Novak says
Deputy PM Alexander Novak has said that joint Russian and Congolese projects will deepen ties as he visits the African state for the presidential inauguration ceremony
TL;DR
- Russia and the Republic of the Congo are set to strengthen bilateral ties through joint projects.
- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak visited Brazzaville for President-elect Denis Sassou Nguesso's inauguration.
- Discussions included expanding cooperation in energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and personnel training.
- Preparations for the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow were also discussed.
- The visit and discussions align with previous agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso.
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