By Lawal Sale
In a joint effort to tame terrorism and other criminal activities, Russia is joining forces with 33 African countries to achieve peace and stability.
Anton Kobyakov, an Advisor to the Russian President and Executive Secretary of the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference disclosed this.
Kobyakov stated this on the sidelines of the on-going two-day Russia- Africa Ministerial Conference in the Southern Russian city of Sochi.
He said Russia has so far signed military-technical co-operation agreements with a number of African countries.
Both sides recognize that terrorism poses a threat to
global security and stability.
Cooperation between Russia and African nations includes sharing experience and information management as well as joint action to prevent terrorist attacks and combat the financing of terrorism.
Kobyakov : “For Russia, the role of a security provider for the African countries is practical, vital, and necessary.
He further noted that :”the West is not interested in resolving conflicts in Africa but in creating tensions on the continent.”
According to him, Russia recognises and supports the efforts of African countries to review neo – colonial practices.
He emphasised that : “Russia is ready to develop cooperation with African nations on a wide range of issues, including security.”
Russia-Africa Partnership First Ministerial Conference aims to strengthen comprehensive cooperation between Russia and African nations in areas of security, humanitarian issues, agro-industrial complex, politics, science and technology, education, economy and media exchanges.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
