Press event programme

27.07.2023

09:00–09:40

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Presentation Broadcast

Restoration and Development of Aviation Communication between Russia and the Countries of the African Continent

Participants:

Artem Dilanyan — Chief Specialist-Expert of the Protocol Department of the Organization of Aerospace Search and Rescue of the Federal Air Transport Agency

Alexandra Kazakova — Head of the Department for Interaction with Aviation Administrations of the Aviation Equipment Certification Department of the Federal Air Transport Agency

Natalia Kirillova — Head of the Aviation Equipment Certification Department of the Federal Air Transport Agency

Lev Kosinov — Head of the Department of Transportation Regulation and International Cooperation of the Federal Air Transport Agency

Elena Mikheeva — Advisor to the Director General of the Federal Air Transport Agency

Aleksandr Neradko — Head, Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya

Vladimir Poteshkin — Deputy Director General of the Federal Air Transport Agency

27.07.2023

09:40–09:45

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Federal Air Transport Agency and National Civil Aviation Agency of Burkina Faso

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation in the field of aviation and flight safety between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Thomas Compaore — Director General of the National Agency of Civil Aviation of Burkina Faso

Aleksandr Neradko — Head, Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya

27.07.2023

09:45–09:50

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Federal Air Transport Agency and National Civil Aviation Agency of Burkina Faso

Signing of a working agreement on cooperation in the field of airworthiness between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Thomas Compaore — Director General of the National Agency of Civil Aviation of Burkina Faso

Aleksandr Neradko — Head, Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya

27.07.2023

09:50–09:55

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony

Federal Air Transport Agency and Zimbabwe Civil Aviation Authority

Signing of a working agreement on cooperation in the field of airworthiness between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Aleksandr Neradko — Head, Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya

Frederick Shava — Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe

27.07.2023

09:55–10:00

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Federal Air Transport Agency and National Civil Aviation Authority of the Central African Republic

Signing of a working agreement on cooperation in the field of airworthiness between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Aleksandr Neradko — Head, Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya

Follot Edly — Director General of the National Civil Aviation Authority of the Central African Republic

27.07.2023

10:00–10:07

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Federal Bailiff Service and the African Union of Bailiffs

Signing of a programme of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Dmitry Aristov — Director, Federal Bailiffs Service – Chief Bailiff of the Russian Federation

Alain Gabriel Ngongang Sime — President of the African Union of Bailiffs

27.07.2023

10:00–10:45

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Round table Broadcast

Development of Foreign Economic Relations between Russia and Africa in New Geopolitical Conditions

Participants:

Karin Kneissl — Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria (2017–2019)

Edmar Paulo Marquez Velasco — Head of RosAfro Foundation

Victor Titov — First Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics, St. Petersburg State University

Aliou Tounkara — Member of Parliament of Mali, President of the Cultural and Business Council of GATINGO ML

Moderator:

Karin Kneissl — Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria (2017–2019)

27.07.2023

10:07–10:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Federal Bailiff Service and the South African Board for Sheriffs

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Dmitry Aristov — Director, Federal Bailiffs Service – Chief Bailiff of the Russian Federation

Mark Morgan — Chairperson of the South African Board for Sheriffs

27.07.2023

10:30–10:45

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Russian Export Center and Multi-Services Et Materiel Industriel (MSMI) SARL

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Augustine Audrey Ngo Yetna Epse Chicot — Director General Multi-Services Et Materiel Industriel (MSMI) SARL

Dmitry Prokhorenko — Director Development Overseas Network, Russian Export Center

27.07.2023

10:45–11:00

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Russian Export Center and Ghana-Russia Business Development Council

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Lawrence Awuku-Boateng — President, Ghana-Russia Business Development Council

Dmitry Prokhorenko — Director Development Overseas Network, Russian Export Center

27.07.2023

11:00–11:45

Pavilion H, press center, media work area

Broadcast

Broadcast. Plenary session of the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum

27.07.2023

11:40–11:55

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Giveaway Global Solutions Limited, Limex Broadcast Systems Ltd, Stack Online Trade Show Ltd, Newplat Ltd, MAS Distribution Sarl, DigiWorld Technologies, Gickato Technologies Ltd, Laska Technologies Limited, MaCh Digital and Datatech SARL

Signing of the AI Ethics Code.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Marie Albert Awoussa — Francophone Africa Market Manager, Limex Broadcast Systems Ltd

Ousmane Berthe — General Director, Datatech SARL

Lasford Kalonde — Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Laska Technologies Limited

Stanley Quist — Chief Executive Officer, DigiWorld Technologies

Natalia Lakova — Director, Newplat Ltd

Orlando Mazuze — General Manager, MaCh Digital

Lubega Mboni — Director, Stack Online Trade Show Ltd

Assane Ndour — General Director, Agence de Solution Informatique (ASI Technologies)

Elena Nechaeva — Deputy Chief of the Presidential Directorate for Science and Education Policy

Gustave Sam — President, General Director, MAS Distribution Sarl

Akpan Friday — Co-Founder, Giveaway Global Solutions Limited

27.07.2023

12:45–13:00

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Nizhny Novgorod City Administration and the Commune of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

Signing of an agreement on establishing twinning ties between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Dieudonné Bantsimba — President of the Departmental and Municipal Councils, Deputy Mayor of Brazzaville

Yuri Shalabaev — Head of Nizhny Novgorod City

27.07.2023

14:00–14:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H3

Media Forum

Media Forum Opening Ceremony

Participants:

Mohammed Al-Yami — General Secretary, UNA OIC

Sergey Kochetkov — First Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency

Gregoire Ndjaka — Chief Executive Officer, African Union of Broadcasting (AUB-UAR)

Alexey Nikolov — General Director, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "TV-News"

Bella Cherkesova — Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

14:15–14:23

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rostov Region and Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Elvin Nasilele — Chief Executive Officer, Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Nikolay Prisyazhnyuk — President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Rostov Region

27.07.2023

14:20–14:25

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of the Republic of Mali

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Abdoulay Diop — Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali

Konstantin Chuychenko — Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

14:23–14:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Agency for Tourism and Business Communications of the Rostov Region and Suez Canal University (Arab Republic of Egypt)

Signing of a Memorandum of Intent between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Tatiana Goryayniva — Director of Agency for Tourism and Business Communications of the Rostov Region

Nevien Ibrahim Eid — Сhair of Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University (Arab Republic of Egypt)

27.07.2023

14:00–15:00

Pavilion H, press point 2 (in front of the press centre)

Press approach

Presentation of the research by Positive Technologies: "Current Cyber Threats for African Countries, 2022-2023".

Cybersecurity and digital technologies.

Participant:

Aleksey Novikov — Director of Expert Security Center, Positive Technologies

27.07.2023

14:30–15:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H3

Media Forum

The Role of Video Content in the Development of the Media Business and Media Outlets: the Digital Technology Serving Russia and Africa

Speakers:

Vadim Vereshchagin — General Director, Central Partnership

Dinara Toktosunova — Head, Ruptly

27.07.2023

15:00–15:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Foreign Trade Centre and EgAz Trade

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Konstantin Kim — Director, Foreign Trade Centre

Amr Ibrahim Shendy — President, EgAZ Trade

27.07.2023

15:00–15:10

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

The Russian Olympic Committee and the National Olympic and Sports Committee of Mali

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Stanislav Pozdnyakov — President, Russian Olympic Committee

Habib Sissoko — President, National Olympic and Sporting Committee of Mali (NOSCM)

27.07.2023

15:10–15:20

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

The Russian Olympic Committee and the Namibia National Olympic Committee

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Abner Xoagub — President of the Namibia National Olympic Committee

Stanislav Pozdnyakov — President, Russian Olympic Committee

27.07.2023

15:20–15:26

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

The Russian Federation and the Republic of Seychelles

Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Seychelles on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Sylvestre Radegonde — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles

Konstantin Chuychenko — Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

15:20–15:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Russian Olympic Committee and Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Adam Mthethwa — President, Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA)

Stanislav Pozdnyakov — President, Russian Olympic Committee

27.07.2023

15:30–16:15

Pavilion G, press point 1 (next to conference hall G2)

Press approach

Press approach by Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy Chairman of Sberbank's Executive Board, after Sberbank's Session on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: A New Driver for Development in the African Region

Participant:

Alexander Vedyakhin — First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Sberbank

27.07.2023

15:40–15:50

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Russian Export Center and the Agency for the Promotion of Investment and Exports of the Republic of Mozambique

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Gil Beres — General Director, Agency for the Promotion of Investment and Exports of the Republic of Mozambique

Nikita Gusakov — Chief Executive Officer, EXIAR; Senior Vice President, Russian Export Center

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Jose Mateus Muaria Katupha — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mozambique to the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

16:00–16:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Far Eastern Shipping Company and the Association of Economic Cooperation with African States

Signing of a letter of intent between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Alexander Saltanov — Chairman, The Association of Economic Cooperation with African States

Andrey Severilov — Chairman of the Board, FESCO

27.07.2023

16:00–17:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H1

Media Forum

Russia–Africa: Overcoming Stereotypes. The Role of the Media in Creating a Positive Image

Russian–African relations are gathering new momentum in the political, economic and social spheres, boosted by the contacts being fostered in the media sphere. One of the key challenges facing both regions’ media is for Russia and African countries to overcome the stereotypes formed due to linguistic, cultural and historical differences, and the old ties that broke down after 1991, and to create a positive image for both sides. Africa is still often associated in the modern-day media landscape with numerous interstate, religious and ethnic conflicts, political and economic instability, and a host of social problems. Likewise, knowledge of modern Russia and the steps taken by its political leadership to address global challenges does not always rank high in the continent’s media coverage. The picture created by some media outlets devalues the long-standing traditions of cooperation between Russia and Africa, negatively impacts on the development of Russian–African relations, and hinders the establishment of trusted contacts and mutually beneficial ties. What stereotypes about Russia and Africa exist in the global community and how do they impact on the media partnership between these regions? What joint projects and media platforms can be set up to promote a positive image for the regions? What role can media partnership play in building on the friendly relations and mutual understanding between the peoples of Russia and Africa? How important is it to factor in cultural and ethnic characteristics when using the media to shape the image of states? What sources of information about Russia are currently being used on the African continent? How reliable are Western and other sources in this regard?

Moderator:

Mikhail Gusman — First Deputy General Director, Russian News Agency TASS

Speakers:

Bienvenu-Marie Bakumanya Bakwala — General Director, Congolese Press Agency (ACP)

Oumou Valentine Claudine Barry Epse Sana — Director General, Ivorian Press Agency (AIP)

Samir Gaid — General Director, Algeria Press Service (APS)

Igor Morozov — Member of the Federation Council Committee of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for Defense and Security

Linus Sitomiso Chata — General Director, Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)

Welcome Remark:

Andrey Kondrashov — General Director, Russian News Agency TASS

27.07.2023

16:00–17:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H3

Media Forum

Pan-Africanism: Origins, Modernity, Future

Pan-Africanism, originality, independence from Western influence and other ideas of the founding fathers of the movement for Africa’s liberation – this is the basis on which Africa can flourish and build a strong, mutually beneficial alliance with Russia. The names of these historical leaders are key to the collective memory of the African peoples of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Their descendants, participants in the session, continue to promote the ideas and narratives set down by their fathers. Each speaker is a unique representative of Africa and a bearer of its true values.

Moderators:

Gamal Abdelnasser — Youngest grandchild of Gamal Abdelnasser

Mehdia Ben Bella — Daughter of Ahmed Ben Bella

Roland Lumumba — Son of Patrice Lumumba

Ndileka Mandela — Granddaughter of Nelson Mandela

Josina Machel — Daughter of Samora Machel

Madaraka Nyerere — Son of Julius Kambarage Nyerere

Nomatemba Tambo — Daughter of Oliver Tambo

27.07.2023

16:25–16:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) and Unigreen Energy

Signing of a letter of intent between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Andrey Severilov — Chairman of the Board, FESCO

Igor Shakhray — General Director, Unigreen Energy

27.07.2023

16:30–16:38

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology and Ethiopian Standards Institute

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the parties in the area of standardization.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Meseret Bekele — General Director, Ethiopian Standards Institute

Anton Shalaev — Head, The Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart)

27.07.2023

16:35–16:40

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Education of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Signing of an agreement between the parties on the establishment and running of a Joint Russian-Ethiopian Centre for Biological Research.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Belete Molla — Minister of Innovation and Technology, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Valery Falkov — Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

16:40–16:50

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Education of the Republic of Rwand

Signing of an Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Irere Claudette — Minister of Education of the Republic of Rwanda

Valery Falkov — Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

16:50–16:55

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation of the Central African Republic

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on higher education between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Jean-Laurent Syssa-Magale — Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovations of the Central African Republic

Valery Falkov — Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

16:55–17:00

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Higher Education and Research of the Republic of Djibouti

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of higher education.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Hassan Ali Aboubaker — Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research of the Republic of Djibouti

Valery Falkov — Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

17:00–17:05

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ANO TV-Novosti and Office Radio Télévision de Mali

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Hassane Diombele — General Director, Office Radio Télévision de Mali

Alexey Nikolov — General Director, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "TV-News"

27.07.2023

17:00–17:05

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on higher education between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Abdoulay Diop — Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali

Valery Falkov — Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

17:05–17:10

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on scientific, technical and innovative activities between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Bourema Kansaye — Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali

Valery Falkov — Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

17:05–17:10

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ANO TV-Novosti and AFRICA24 GROUP

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Ali Guindo — Managing Director, Africa24 Group

Alexey Nikolov — General Director, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "TV-News"

27.07.2023

17:10–17:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Mozambique

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on scientific, technical and innovative activities between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Daniel Nivagara — Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Mozambique

Valery Falkov — Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

17:10–17:15

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ANO TV-Novosti and Afrique Média

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Alexey Nikolov — General Director, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "TV-News"

Justin Tagouh — General Director, Afrique Média

27.07.2023

17:15–17:20

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ANO TV-Novosti and Télévision Centrafricaine

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Alfred Ngoe-Bengue — General Director, Télévision Centrafricaine

Alexey Nikolov — General Director, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "TV-News"

27.07.2023

17:20–17:25

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ANO TV-Novosti и Office Radio Télévision des Comores

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Mohamed Mhadjou — General Director, Office Radio Télévision des Comores

Alexey Nikolov — General Director, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "TV-News"

27.07.2023

17:25–17:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ANO TV-Novosti and Label Media Plus

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Alexey Nikolov — General Director, Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "TV-News"

Mactar Silla — President, General Director, Label Media Plus

27.07.2023

17:25–17:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Southern Federal University and Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Nevien Ibrahim Eid — Сhair of Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University (Arab Republic of Egypt)

Inna Shevchenko — Rector, Southern Federal University (SFedU)

27.07.2023

17:30–17:35

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Southern Federal University and Higher Institute for Specific Studies & Higher Future Institute for Specialized Studies

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Sameh Foud Habib Henein — Chairman of the board of Directors of the Higher Institute for Specific Studies

Inna Shevchenko — Rector, Southern Federal University (SFedU)

27.07.2023

17:40–17:55

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

ANO TV-Novosti and Al-Ghad

Signing of memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Maya Manna — Head of the TV channel Russia Today Arabic

Abbas Nasser — General Director of Al-Ghad

27.07.2023

17:45–18:45

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H3

Press conference

Conversation with Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman

Participant:

Maria Zakharova — Director, Department of Information and the Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

18:00–18:10

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Umm El Bouaghi University and the Ural Federal University Named After the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Zohir Dibi — Rector, University of Oum El Bouaghi

Victor Koksharov — Rector, Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin

27.07.2023

18:00–18:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Netrika Healthcare, Megasky Network Nigeria Limited and HIRED Consult

Signing of an exclusive agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

John Aggrey — Founder and CEO, HIRED Consult

Igor Bashkov — CCO, Netrika Healthcare

Chinonso Ezenwuba — Director, Megasky Network Nigeria Limited

27.07.2023

18:10–18:20

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin and the University of Kinshasa

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba — Rector of the University of Kinshasa

Victor Koksharov — Rector, Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Ivan Wangu Ngimbi — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

18:20–18:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ESCA –School of Management and the Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Abdennasser Daif — Provost, School of Management ESCA

Victor Koksharov — Rector, Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin

27.07.2023

18:30–18:45

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to exchange experience and develop joint projects in the field of mass communications.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Monica Mutsvangwa — Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Bella Cherkesova — Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media of the Russian Federation

27.07.2023

19:00–19:15

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

The Youth Forum "Russia-Africa: What’s next?" MGIMO University and NGO “Urgences Panafricanistes”

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Kemi Seba — Blogger, Journalist, Leader of the Pan-African Movement

Igor Tkachenko — Executive Secretary, Program Committee of the Youth Forum "Russia-Africa: What's Next?"

27.07.2023

19:30–19:45

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Far Eastern Shipping Company and the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Signing of a letter of intent between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Irina Abramova — Director, Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Andrey Severilov — Chairman of the Board, FESCO

28.07.2023

09:30–09:35

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Southern Federal University and Youth Empowerment Seychelles

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Benjamin Bernard Port-Louis — President, Youth Empowerment Seychelles (Republic of the Seychelles)

Inna Shevchenko — Rector, Southern Federal University (SFedU)

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Vasily Golubev — Governor of Rostov Region

28.07.2023

09:35–09:40

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and Copperbelt University

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on academic and scientific cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

John Siame — Rector, Copperbelt University (Republic of Zambia)

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Vasily Golubev — Governor of Rostov Region

28.07.2023

09:40–09:45

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and the Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (Republic of Zimbabwe)

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on academic and scientific cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Desmond Manatsa — Scientific Director, Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (Republic of Zimbabwe)

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Vasily Golubev — Governor of Rostov Region

28.07.2023

09:45–09:50

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Rostov State University of Economics and Seaweed Seychelles

Signing of an agreement on scientific and technical cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Elena Makarenko — Rector, Rostov State University of Economics

Bernard Portlouis — Director, Seaweed Seychelles

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Vasily Golubev — Governor of Rostov Region

28.07.2023

10:30–10:45

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics and the Russian Business Centre

Signing of a framework cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Olga Gogolina — Head of the Russian Business Center in Cameroon

Viktor Rulevskiy — Rector, Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics

28.07.2023

10:45–10:51

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Roscongress Foundation and Tunisian-Russian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism

Signing of an cooperation agreement on arranging effective communications between expert communities, business and political circles of the Republic of Tunisia and the Russian Federation.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Christina Romanenko (Louati) — President, Tunisian-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Winner of the International Competition "Leader of Public Diplomacy"

Alexander Stuglev — Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, The Roscongress Foundation

28.07.2023

10:51–10:54

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Roscongress Foundation and Black Business Council

Signing of a cooperation agreement on arranging effective communications between expert communities, business and political circles of the Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Elias Monage — Member of the BRICS Business Council of the Republic of South Africa; Chairman, The Black Business Council (BBC); Executive Chairperson, Afika Group

Alexander Stuglev — Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, The Roscongress Foundation

28.07.2023

10:45–11:45

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Press briefing Broadcast

"Start Your Own Business with Moscow", a project of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Entrepreneurship School for African Students of Moscow Universities

Participants:

Konstantin Anastasiadi — Chairman of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Commission on Foreign Economic Cooperation with Partners in Sub-Saharan Africa

Suren Vardanyan — Vice President, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Vladimir Platonov — President, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Moderator:

Vladimir Platonov — President, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry

28.07.2023

10:54–10:57

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Roscongress Foundation and The Agency for the Promotion of Investments in Mali (API-MALI)

Signing of an cooperation agreement on arranging effective communications between expert communities, business circles of the Republic of Mali and the Russian Federation.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Cherif Ben Alwata — General Director, The Agency for the Promotion of Investments in Mali (API-MALI)

Alexander Stuglev — Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, The Roscongress Foundation

28.07.2023

10:57–11:00

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Roscongress Foundation and APIX-S.A.

Signing of a cooperation agreement on arranging effective communications between expert communities, business circles of the Republic of Senegal and the Russian Federation.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Abdoulaye Balde — General Director, APIX-S.A.

Alexander Stuglev — Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, The Roscongress Foundation

28.07.2023

11:00–11:05

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Tula Regional Fund Business Support Centre and Expolink Egyptian Exporters Association

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation and interaction between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Ahmed Taha Boraie — Executive Director of Expolink Egyptian Exporters Association

Daria Medvedeva — Head of the Export Support Center, Tula Regional Fund Business Support Centre

28.07.2023

11:30–11:45

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Commissioner for Entrepreneurs' Rights Protection in Moscow and the Agency for the Promotion of Investments of the Republic of the Congo

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Tatyana Mineeva — Commissioner for Entrepreneurs' Rights Protection in Moscow

Annick Mongo — General Director, Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of the Congo

28.07.2023

11:45–11:53

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Federal Customs Service and the Ethiopian Customs Commission

Signing of the Customs Offences Interaction Plan 2023–2026.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Ruslan Davydov — Acting Head, Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation

Debele Kabeta — Commissioner of the Ethiopian Customs Commission

28.07.2023

11:53–12:00

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Federal Customs Service and the Ethiopian Customs Commission

Signing of a protocol between the parties on the exchange of documents and information on the customs value of goods travelling between the Russian Federation and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Ruslan Davydov — Acting Head, Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation

Debele Kabeta — Commissioner of the Ethiopian Customs Commission

28.07.2023

12:00–13:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H1

Media Forum

The Impact of New Global Challenges and the Economics of Sanctions on the Media Partnership Between Russia and Africa: Problems and Solutions

Each year, the partnership between Russia and Africa advances to a new level. Framework foreign policy documents, joint statements by top officials from Russia and African countries, reciprocal visits by heads of state and the implementation of joint projects attest to the continuous strengthening of Russian–African cooperation, in which the media sphere occupies a special place. Despite the positive outlook for the development of Russian–African media cooperation, the impact of the global challenges currently faced by the media sphere must be factored in. How do these challenges affect the media partnership between Russia and Africa? How should we deal with fake news and disinformation? How can we stand up to the pressure of Western sanctions? How can we effectively strengthen and develop media cooperation between Russia and African countries? What technological innovations could be introduced to advance this cooperation? How can media partnerships be effectively used to strengthen Russian–African relations and build on the mutual understanding between the peoples of Russia and Africa?

Moderators:

Olga Rachelle Mangouandza — Director General, Congolese Information Agency (ACI)

Pavel Myltsev — Head of the Africa and Middle East Editorial Department, Russian News Agency TASS

Speakers:

Alexey Vasiliev — Honorary President, Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Getnet Mekuriaw — Director General, Ethiopian Press Agency (ENA)

Xavier Messe A Tiati — Director General, Cameroonian News Agency (CNA)

Vitaly Naumkin — Scientific Director, Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Opondo P'odel Ofwono — Executive Director, Uganda Media Centre

Irina Ryapolova — Head of Information Editorial Department for Foreign Subscribers, Russian News Agency TASS

Thierno Ahmadou Sy — Director General, Senegalese News Agency (APS)

Vladimir Solovyov — Chairman, Russian Union of Journalists

28.07.2023

12:00–13:00

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Press conference Broadcast

Forecast of the Information Security Solutions Market in Russia. Presentation of the 2023 Analytical Report

Participants:

Oleg Kravchuk — Deputy Director for Strategic Development, Security Code

Anna Kulashova — Managing Director in Russia and the CIS, Kaspersky Lab

Alexander Malakhov — Head of Digital Development, Center for Strategic Research Foundation

Sergey Ozhegov — CEO SearchInform

Boris Simis — Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Business Development, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors, Positive Technologies

Alexander Chursin — Head of International Sales Division, Pay Lab

Moderator:

Ekaterina Kvasha — Vice President, Head of the Energy Efficiency Center, Center for Strategic Research

28.07.2023

12:00–12:05

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

M. K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts and the University of Douala (Cameroon)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Sargylana Ignatieva — Rector, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts

Ondoa Magloire

Anatoly Nikolaev — Rector, Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University

28.07.2023

12:05–12:10

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

M. K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts and the University of Douala (Cameroon)

Signing of an agreement on the opening of an international scientific laboratory for the study of modern identification processes, cultural transformation and the development of cultural and creative industries.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Sargylana Ignatieva — Rector, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts

Ondoa Magloire

Anatoly Nikolaev — Rector, Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University

28.07.2023

12:10–12:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

M. K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University and the University of Douala (Cameroon)

Signing of the agreement on opening of the Centre for Study and Research of Russian Language and Culture.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Ondoa Magloire

Anatoly Nikolaev — Rector, Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University

28.07.2023

12:15–12:20

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

M. K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University and Ahmed Baba Private University (Mali)

Signing of an agreement on the foundation of a Master's double degree programme in law in the 40.04.01 direction "Arctic Law: Law of Environmental Protection. Law of Subsoil Use" using a network form of training.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Ousmane Drame — President, Ahmed Baba Private University (Mali)

Anatoly Nikolaev — Rector, Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University

28.07.2023

12:20–12:25

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Kuban State University and University of Law and Political Science of Bamako, Republic of Mali

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Mikhail Astapov — Rector, Kuban State University

Bourema Kansaye — Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali

28.07.2023

12:25–12:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Kuban State University and the University of Letters and Human Sciences of Bamako, Republic of Mali

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Mikhail Astapov — Rector, Kuban State University

Idrissa Soïba Traore — Rector, University of Letters and Human Sciences of Bamako

28.07.2023

12:30–14:00

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H3

Media Forum

Multipolar Information World: The Role of Africa’s Arab Countries in the New Realities of International Relations

The Arab countries of Africa historically have extremely close ties with Russia across all sectors, including the information space. Such cooperation is particularly valuable in the new information reality, in which, on the one hand, more and more countries are striving for complete independence and support the concept of a multipolar world, but, on the other hand, are meeting resistance from extra-regional players (primarily Western countries and their satellites) that are seeking to advance their own interests to the detriment of others.

Moderator:

Salam Mosafir — Host, RT Arabic

28.07.2023

12:30–12:35

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (Nigeria)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Anande Richard Kimbir — Rector, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (Nigeria)

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

28.07.2023

12:35–12:40

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

William Anangisye — Rector, University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

28.07.2023

12:40–12:45

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and Seaweed Seychelles

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

Bernard Port-Louis Robenson — Director, Seaweed Seychelles

28.07.2023

12:45–12:50

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Southern Federal University and the Youth Empowerment Seychelles

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Benjamin Bernard Port-Louis — President, Youth Empowerment Seychelles (Republic of the Seychelles)

Inna Shevchenko — Rector, Southern Federal University (SFedU)

28.07.2023

13:00–13:05

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Tula Regional Fund Business Support Centre, Scientific and Production Company Biocomplex and Centre d'Etudes de Representation d'Intermediaire et de Commerce

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation and interaction between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Dmitry Godz — General Director, Limited Liability Company Scientific and Production Company Biocomplex

Sanou Kolo — Manager of the Center, CENTER D'ETUDES DE REPRESENTATION D'INTERMEDIAIRE ET DE COMMERCE

Daria Medvedeva — Head of the Export Support Center, Tula Regional Fund Business Support Centre

28.07.2023

13:00–13:15

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties on cooperation in the field of culture.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Nadezhda Prepodobnaya — Secretary of State - Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation

Frederick Shava — Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe

28.07.2023

13:05–13:10

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Tula Regional Fund Business Support Centre, LLC NPK BIOCOMPLEX and KELISSE CONSEILS

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation and interaction between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Dmitry Godz — General Director, Limited Liability Company Scientific and Production Company Biocomplex

Aziati Komlavi Mawuko — General Director, Cabinet Kallisse Conseils

Daria Medvedeva — Head of the Export Support Center, Tula Regional Fund Business Support Centre

28.07.2023

13:10–13:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Tula State university and Chinhoyi technological universitry

Signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Oleg Kravchenko — Rector, Tula State University

David Simbi — Rector, Chinhoyi University of Technology

28.07.2023

13:15–13:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to establish a mechanism for consultations on economic, trade and investment cooperation.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Abdoulay Diop — Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali

Maxim Reshetnikov — Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

28.07.2023

13:15–13:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

ANO TV-Novosti and BRICS TV

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Elizaveta Brodskaya — Deputy Editor-in-Chief for News Content – Director of English Language Broadcasting Directorate, ANO TV-Novosti

Ayanda Hollow — General Director, BRICS TV

28.07.2023

13:30–13:45

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade of the Republic of Namibia

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties on cooperation in the field of industry.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Alexey Gruzdev — Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Lusia Iipumbu — Minister of Trade and Industrialisation of the Republic of Namibia

28.07.2023

13:45–14:00

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Kuban State University and University of Law and Political Science of Bamako

Signing of an agreement on mutually beneficial cooperation between the parties in the development and implementation of educational, research and cultural programs and projects.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Mikhail Astapov — Rector, Kuban State University

Mamadou Dembele — Vice-Rector, University of Law and Political Sciences of Bamako

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Bourema Kansaye — Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali

28.07.2023

14:00–14:05

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

VneshEkonomPlatform LLC and Russian House Trading Corporation

Signing of an agreement on cooperation between the parties in the sphere of trade and economic activities.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Vitali Ginsburg — Director of RUSSIAN HOUSE TRADING CORPORATION (SL) Limited (Republic of Sierra Leone)

Yuri Nemtsev — General Director of VneshEkonomPlatform Limited

28.07.2023

14:00–14:15

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

Kuban State University and University of Letters and Human Sciences of Bamako

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Mikhail Astapov — Rector, Kuban State University

Idrissa Soïba Traore — Rector, University of Letters and Human Sciences of Bamako

Honoured guest of the ceremony:

Bourema Kansaye — Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali

28.07.2023

14:05–14:10

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

New Horizons Center for the Development of Recreational Territories and Russian House Trading Corporation

Signing of a cooperation agreement on design and construction between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Vitali Ginsburg — Director of RUSSIAN HOUSE TRADING CORPORATION (SL) Limited (Republic of Sierra Leone)

Olga Shebzukhova — General Director of New Horizons Center for the Development of Recreational Territories

28.07.2023

14:15–14:20

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Signing of an air services agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Misganu Arega — State Minister of foreign affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia - H.E. Ambassador

Igor Chalik — Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation

28.07.2023

14:20–14:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority

Signing of an air services agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Getachew Mengistie Almaeyhu — Signing of an air services agreement between the parties

Igor Chalik — Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation

28.07.2023

14:30–14:35

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Russian House of International Scientific and Technical Cooperation and Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development (Republic of Zimbabwe)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Amon Murwira — Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Dmitriy Protasovskiy — General Director, Russian House of International Scientific and Technical Cooperation

28.07.2023

14:35–14:40

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (Zimbabwe)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

Justice Nyamangara — Rector, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (Zimbabwe)

28.07.2023

14:40–14:45

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and the Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (Republic of Zimbabwe)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Desmond Manatsa — Scientific Director, Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (Republic of Zimbabwe)

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

28.07.2023

14:45–14:50

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Russian Biotechnology University and the University of Zimbabwe

Signing of a memorandum of agreement on the implementation of joint activities between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Paul Mapfumo — Rector, University of Zimbabwe

Alexandr Soldatov — Acting Rector, Russian Biotechnology University

28.07.2023

14:50–14:55

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography and the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Pianos Gweme — Acting Director General, Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency

Nadezda Kamynina — Rector, Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography

28.07.2023

14:55–15:00

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography and the Embassy of the Republic of the Gambia in the Russian Federation

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Nadezda Kamynina — Rector, Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography

Alhagie Nyangado — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Gambia to the Russian Federation

28.07.2023

15:00–15:45

Pavilion H, press center, media work area

Broadcast

Address by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation for the Media

28.07.2023

15:00–15:05

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS and Chinhoyi University of Technology (Republic of Zimbabwe)

Signing of an agreement on cooperation and implementation of a joint research project between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Roman Gorbunov — Federal Research Center Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas named after A.O. Kovalevsky RAS; Candidate of Geographical Sciences

David Simbi — Rector, Chinhoyi University of Technology

28.07.2023

15:00–16:00

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H1

Agreement signing ceremonies

Tver Regional Branch of Business Russia Public Organization, Russian Public Association Society for Friendship and the Development of Cultural and Business Ties with the United Republic of Tanzania, and foreign partners

Signing of a cooperation and interaction agreement between the parties with:
1) Igozomo Mineral Company Ltd.
2) Amir Hamza (T) Ltd
3) Asam Oil Company Ltd.
4) CFGT Tanzania Limited
5) Goldreef Company Ltd.
6) Kimani Exploration and Geotechnical Services Company Limited
7) Modern Catering Services &General Supply
8) Right Investment Company Limited
9) Kisuri Enterprises
10) Masaia Investment Co. Ltd.
11) SE Holdings Limited.
12) Seaview Developments Ltd.
13) Tanstones Gems Company Limited
14) Vegrab Organic Farming Ltd.
15) SSEBO Enterprises Ltd.
16) MGRM General and Technical Supplies

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Esmail Amir — General Director, Amir Hamza (T) Ltd

Ali Hamad Amour — General Director, Tanstones Gems Company Limited

Tegemea Wilfred Mrangu — General Director, SSEBO Enterprises Ltd.

Violetta Genal — Chief Executive Officer, Tver Regional Branch of Business Russia Public Organization

Otieno Olunga Igogo — Executive Vice-Chairman Igozomo Minerals

Janeth Kalashani — General Director, Goldreef Company Ltd.

Pili Seleman Kantinga — General Director, Kimani Exploration and Geotechnical Services Company Limited

Yuri Korobov — Chairman, Russian Public Association Society for Friendship and the Development of Cultural and Business Ties with the United Republic of Tanzania

Prisca Mallya — General Director, Masaia Investment Co. Ltd.

Samwel Aron Nsokolo — General Director, Vegrab Organic Farming Ltd

Ernest Omalla — General Director, SE Holdings Limited

Theogen Ray Bana — General Director, Генеральный директор, Right Investment Company Limited

Christome Tembo — General Director, CFGT Tanzania Limited

Hassan Hame — General Director, Modern Catering Services &General Supply

Alnur Hooda — General Director, Seaview Developments Ltd

28.07.2023

15:05–15:10

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS and the National Fisheries Surveillance Centre (Republic of Guinea)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Mohamed Bakary Keïta — General Director, National Fisheries Surveillance Centre (Republic of Guinea)

Roman Gorbunov — Federal Research Center Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas named after A.O. Kovalevsky RAS; Candidate of Geographical Sciences

28.07.2023

15:10–15:15

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

I. N. Ulianov Chuvash State University and Algiers 2 University Abou El Kacem Saad Allah

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Andrei Aleksandrov — Rector of I.N.Ulianov Chuvash State University

Hamid Allaoi — Vice Rector of Plannification of Algiers 2 University Abou El Kacem Saad Allah

28.07.2023

15:15–15:20

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) and the University of Zambia

Signing of an agreement on cooperation in science and education between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Anne Sikwibele — Vice Chancellor, University of Zambia

Oleg Yastrebov — Rector, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

28.07.2023

15:20–15:25

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Don State Technical University and Copperbelt University (Zambia)

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Besarion Meskhi — Rector, Don State Technical University

Paul Chisale — Acting Vice Chancellor, Copperbelt University (Zambia)

28.07.2023

15:25–15:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Rostov State University of Economics (RSUE) and the University of Zambia

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Elena Makarenko — Rector, Rostov State University of Economics

Anne Sikwibele — Vice Chancellor, University of Zambia

28.07.2023

15:30–15:35

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

Kuban State Agrarian University and the University of Zambia

Signing of an agreement on cooperation in the field of science and education.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Tatyana Polutina — Vice Rector for International and Youth Policy, Kuban State Agrarian University

Lubinda Haabazoka — Director, Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia

28.07.2023

16:00–17:30

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H3

Media Forum

Media in the Global South: New Formats, Technologies and Narratives in Africa

In the modern world, it is crucial for the media to be truly sovereign and be able to convey their point of view to the audience, despite the desire of international mainstream media companies to monopolize the right to authenticity and the monopoly of Western social media. For example, the way in which Africa and Russia receive information about each other from sources in the Anglo-Saxon world often plays a role in the spread of false information. As such, strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation at all levels is now a key agenda item for representatives of the media industry around the world.

Moderator:

Oksana Boyko — Host, Correspondent of the Directorate of Broadcasting Programs in English, RT TV Channel

28.07.2023

16:15–16:30

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

ANO TV-Novosti and Pan African TV

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Elizaveta Brodskaya — Deputy Editor-in-Chief for News Content – Director of English Language Broadcasting Directorate, ANO TV-Novosti

Kwesi Pratt — General Director, Pan African TV

28.07.2023

16:30–16:35

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

ANO TV-Novosti and the Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA)

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Mohammed Al-Yami — General Secretary, UNA OIC

Maya Manna — Head of the TV channel Russia Today Arabic

28.07.2023

16:30–16:40

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony

Government of Sevastopol and Entebbe Municipal Administration (Republic of Uganda)

Signing of an agreement on cooperation in the trade, economics, science, technology, social and humanitarian spheres between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Maria Litovko — Vice Governor of Sevastopol City

Fabrice Brad Rulinda — Entebbe Municipality Mayor

28.07.2023

16:35–16:40

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

ANO TV-Novosti and Mauritania TV

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Moktar Abdellahi — Deputy Director General, Mauritania TV

Alexey Solomatin — Deputy Director, RT Arabic

28.07.2023

16:40–17:00

Pavilion H, press center, briefing hall H2

Agreement signing ceremony Broadcast

ANO “Art-podgotovka” and Cheikh Anta DIOP University of Dakar

Signing of a cooperation agreement on the construction of the Russian Media Library (Lecture Hall of Innopraktika) in Dakar with the creation of a unique cultural and educational space.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Aleksey Lebedev — Director, Art Training

Mamadou Fall — Advisor to the Rector for Culture, Arts and Sports, Cheikh Anta Diop University

Honoured guests of the ceremony:

Dmitry Kurakov — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Senegal and the Gambia on a part-time basis

Natalya Popova — First Deputy General Director, Innopraktika

28.07.2023

16:45–17:00

Passage in zone G, signing ceremony point

Agreement signing ceremony

ANO TV-Novosti and AL24 News

Signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of television broadcasting between the parties.

Representatives of the parties signing the agreement:

Salim Aggar — General Director, AL24 News

Maya Manna — Head of the TV channel Russia Today Arabic