Russia-Africa Summit: Heads of State call for solutions to address food, energy security

When Russian President Vladimir Putin posed for a photo with several African leaders who attended the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi in 2019. [File, Standard]

African heads of State attending the 2023 edition of the Russia-Africa Summit have pledged to make joint efforts to ensure long-term food and energy security of the African continent.

While expressing deep concern over the challenges related to global food security, including the rise in food and fertilizer prices, as well as the disruption of international supply chains which disproportionately impact the African continent, the leaders said they will strengthen cooperation in countering unlawful unilateral restrictive measures placing African countries at risk of food and energy shortages.