International students of RUDN University among the guests at the reception Africa Day at the cultural center of the Russian Foreign Ministry
Among the guests were representatives of diplomatic missions of African countries: Benin, Ghana, Djibouti, Egypt, Kenya, Congo, Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Tanzania, Uganda, Central African Republic, South Africa and South Sudan.
The guests were greeted by:
- Mikhail Bogdanov, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Middle East and African Countries, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation;
- Benson Henry Ouma Ogutu, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya;
- Nazih Ali Bahaeldin Elnaggari, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt;
- Sergey Kalashnikov, Chairman of the Presidium of the Russian Association for International Cooperation;
- Ruslan Bayramov, President of the international charitable public fund “Dialogue of Cultures — United World”.
“The countries of Africa are celebrating a holiday that symbolizes the victory of the African people in the struggle for national independence. Exactly 60 years ago, the Organization of African Unity was created, marking the beginning of the progressive movement of the continent along the path of political and economic integration. Since 2022, a worthy successor to its work has been the African Union, whose task is to develop collective approaches to the problems of maintaining peace and security, strengthening democratic processes, developing human potential and ensuring socio-economic growth. The modern states of Africa are active participants in the formation of a just, democratic and multipolar system of world order,” said Mikhail Bogdanov, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
In the speech of the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, Benson Henry Ouma Ogutu, as well as in the address of the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Nazih Ali Bahaeldin Elnaggari, the importance of holding the Russia-Africa Summit in the current anniversary year for African countries, focused on the further development and strengthening of relations between Russia and African countries, was emphasized in the face of new challenges. They also noted the role of the Soviet Union in the decolonization of African countries and their independence.
The delegation of the Association of International Students included:
- Issa Shaabo, President of Association of International Students (AIS Russia), Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Lebanon / RF;
- Alcindor Robenson, Vice-President of AIS Russia, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Haiti / RF;
- Sila Lassana Massouba, activist of the central office of AIS Russia, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Guinea-Bissau;
- Hassan Abdoulay Mahamat, activist of the central office of AIS Russia, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Republic of Chad;
- Butala Leleng Thierry, , activist of the Moscow branch of AIS Russia, Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), Togolese Republic;
- Sano Mamady, activist of the Moscow branch of AIS Russia, MADI, Republic of Guinea;
- Suma Almami Amadou, activist of the Moscow branch of AIS Russia, MADI, Republic of Guinea;
- Njelassili Buanga Adelaide Olivia, activist of the Moscow branch of AIS Russia, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Gabonese Republic;
- Mpui Nguala Narsis, activist of the Moscow branch of AIS Russia, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Republic of the Congo.
“Africa Day at the cultural center of the Russian Foreign Ministry was very exciting. For us, students — future economists, diplomats and political scientists from Africa — such events are very important. I met ambassadors, diplomats and other interesting people. It is these meetings that strengthen relations between Africa and Russia, develop cooperation in the fields of economy, politics, education, culture, and security,” said Hassan Abdoulay (Republic of Chad).
A festive concert for the guests of the event was prepared by young musicians, laureates of prestigious music competitions.
Organizers:
- Russian Association for International Cooperation;
- Foundation “Dialogue of Cultures — United World”;
- Roscongress Foundation;
- Secretariat of the “Russia-Africa Partnership Forum”.
10 profile officers of the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly from the city of Accra (Ghana) are being trained at the school "Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy" of the Institute of Environmental Engineering of RUDN University.
RUDN University is to train 100 specialists in Agronomy and Ecology for Ghana at the request of its industrial partner, the Jospong Group, which unites 60 companies. The number of trained personnel will amount to over 600 within 5 years. The fields of study which are of interest to the partner include Agronomy, Information Technology, Applied Nature Management, Ecology. The company is ready to pay for travel, accommodation and scholarships for these students. RUDN University will accept students within preferential rights.
The delegation of the Republic of The Gambia led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mamadou Tangara visited the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Members of the delegation met with Rector Oleg Yastrebov and the staff of the Agricultural and Technological Institute of RUDN University, went on a tour of biotechnological laboratories and a laboratory for studying soils chemical composition and properties.