Comoros president backs Russian embassy in Moroni

The president of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, expressed support for establishing a Russian embassy in Moroni during the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. This summit, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, gathered around sixteen African heads of state and several prime ministers.

Russia appoints ambassador to Comoros

Russian President Vladimir Putin had earlier appointed Vadim Leonidovitch Barabanov as ambassador to the Comoros. This marks a shift, as Barabanov will now be stationed in Moroni rather than in Madagascar, where the embassy had been located for decades.

Comoros formally approves Russian embassy

While Comorian authorities had previously signaled a need for a Russian embassy in Moroni, they had not publicly endorsed it until now. During the summit, Azali Assoumani formally approved the opening of the Russian embassy in Moroni, encouraging other countries to establish diplomatic relations with the archipelago.

Comoros highlights 50th anniversary of ties

Azali Assoumani emphasized the importance of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Comoros and Russia. He welcomed Russia's decision to open an embassy in Moroni, stating that the Comoros is proud to host embassies of all countries and nations.

Comoros calls for win-win partnership

The president advocated for a "win-win partnership between Russia and Africa," stressing the need to ensure that Africa's natural resources benefit local populations. He called for local transformation plans to generate wealth and employment for the youth.

Comoros leader honored at Russian institute

During the summit, Azali Assoumani was awarded the title of "honorary doctor" by the MGIMO State Institute of International Relations. This honor recognizes individuals who have contributed to peace, science, or the strengthening of political and diplomatic ties with Russia.

Russia-Africa summit concludes with new commitments

The third Russia-Africa Summit ended on Friday, October 30, after two days of discussions. The event aimed to assess the progress of cooperation between Russia and Africa, building on the first two summits held in Sochi in 2019 and Saint-Petersburg in 2023. Both sides agreed on a new set of commitments under the "Russia-Africa Partnership Framework 2027-2029."