Cabo Verde joins Russia-Africa summit
The nation participates in the third Russia-Africa Summit with a delegation led by Ambassador Domingos Mascarenhas.
Cabo Verde participated in the third Russia-Africa Summit with a delegation led by Ambassador Domingos Mascarenhas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Communities stated the country's participation aligns with African Union co-organization of the event. The government views the summit as a chance to enhance multilateral dialogue and coordination between nations, consistent with its foreign policy of pragmatism and active neutrality.
As a Small Island Developing State and an African Union member, Cabo Verde's diplomacy focuses on defending national sovereignty, promoting peace and collective security, and sustainable development. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Communities considers the summit's non-binding Political Declaration and Action Plan as dialogue platforms between Russia and Africa. The government is open to exploring new cooperation programs with the Russian Federation.
Cooperation between the two countries has historical roots, including support from the former Soviet Union during Cabo Verde's independence and in human resource training. The government emphasized that participation adheres to traditional foreign policy principles, such as respecting the UN Charter, territorial integrity of sovereign states, and national interests.
Why it mattersCabo Verde's participation in the Russia-Africa Summit aims to reinforce multilateral dialogue and explore new cooperation programs with the Russian Federation.