Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St. Petersburg.
In his speech, the head of state will assess the state and prospects for the development of relations between Russia and African countries.
Earlier, Russian presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov said that 17 heads of state from the African continent are expected to participate in the Russia-Africa summit, the Russian leader plans to meet with each of them.
