Russia to discuss energy agreements with Africa at forum later this month — minister

MOSCOW, October 16. /TASS/. The Russian Energy Ministry will discuss the implementation of agreements in the fuel and energy sector with African partners at the upcoming Russia-Africa forum, Minister Sergey Tsivilyov told reporters at Russian Energy Week. A delegation from Russia visited Africa not long ago and held first meetings of intergovernmental commissions with the Central African Republic, Togo, and Niger, he said, adding that intergovernmental commissions with Mali and Burkina Faso are also working. "Those were not formal meetings: each [meeting of the] commission produced a list of specific projects, timelines, and those responsible for them. At the Russia-Africa forum, we plan to continue our dialogue with African partners and discuss the implementation of agreements reached in detail," the minister noted. The Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum will take place in Moscow on October 28-29. The Russian Energy Week (REW) International Forum is taking place from October 14 to 16. It is being held with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, and the Government of Moscow. The Roscongress Foundation organizes the forum. TASS is the information partner of Russian Energy Week.