Equatorial Guinea joins Russia-Africa summit action plan
Leaders agreed a joint action plan for 2027-2029 and discussed economic cooperation.
Equatorial Guinea's President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo participated in the final day of the III Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 29, 2026. The summit's activities took place in the Grand Kremlin Palace, featuring plenary sessions chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and African Union Chair Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi. Discussions covered Russia-Africa relations, Africa's international role, and expanding economic, political, technological, and humanitarian cooperation.
A key outcome was the planned approval of a final declaration on Russian-African relations, a declaration on artificial intelligence cooperation, and a joint action plan for 2027-2029. Several cooperation agreements and memorandums between Russia and African nations were also set to be signed. President Mbasogo's attendance continued his Moscow agenda, which included participation in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and a bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin.
The summit concluded with a joint press conference by the Presidents of Russia and Burundi, detailing the meeting's main results. Part of the declarations focused on Africa's economic transformation, industrial development, and establishing result-oriented alliances.
Why it mattersPresident Obiang Nguema Mbasogo attended the summit where Equatorial Guinea was involved in agreeing a joint action plan and discussing economic cooperation with Russia.