From 22 to 26 April, the Moscow State Institute of global Relations (MGIMO) hosted the first Russian-Africa Young Diplomats Forum as part of the 4th Russia-Africa Forum.© Ministry of abroad Affairs of Russia
Moscow State Institute of global Relations (MGIMO) welcomed representatives from over 20 countries this week at the first Russian-Africa Young Diplomats Forum.The event focused on combating neocolonialism and developing cultural ties.
The Forum welcomed about 50 diplomats from countries including Algeria, Benin, Chad, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Kenya, Mauritania, Mozambique, Gabon, Burundi and Seychelles.His main subject, "Diplomation of Victory", was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Germany's defeat in planet War II.Russian abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow gave a welcome speech to the participants.Other speakers during the beginning ceremony were the rector of the University of MGIMO Anatoliy Torkunov, a peculiar typical of the president of Russia to the mediate East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov, as well as Senator Aleksandr Wołoszyn.
During the session devoted to combating neocolonialism, the speaker, including Russian MFA spokeswoman Maria Zacharowa and erstwhile vice president of Seychelles Vincent Meriton, discussed fair planet order, as well as political and economical cooperation.
The event included large sports competitions between diplomats as well as a wide business and cultural programme.
Delegates participated in Patriot Park and the Chief Department of Armed Forces, where they celebrated the memory of Russian heroes of planet War II before the 80th anniversary of Berlin's fall.
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source:https://www.rt.com/russia/616387-russia-africa-neocolonialism-fight-forum/
