Diaspora, Africa – (African Boulevard News) – In a bid to bolster peace and security on the continent, a six-member African peace delegation is set to visit Russia in June or July, according to a statement by the Moscow government. The delegation will also visit Kyiv as part of the peace-building mission.
The visit comes after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had each agreed to receive the delegation. The African delegation is expected to hold meetings with officials from both countries on ways to strengthen security and promote political stability in the region.
The delegation comprises representatives from the African Union, the African Development Bank, and the United Nations. They will be led by Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Nigerian president and an African elder statesman.
In a statement to the press, Ramaphosa said the delegation’s visit is part of efforts to build strong partnerships between African countries and other regions of the world. He noted that the visit to Russia and Ukraine was a crucial step towards achieving peace and stability on the continent.
“We believe that collaboration and partnership are critical pillars for achieving sustainable peace and development in Africa. It is important that we work together as nations to strengthen security, promote political stability, and advance economic growth in our continent,” he said.
The visit of the African peace delegation to Russia and Ukraine is expected to explore opportunities for cooperation in areas such as defense, security, trade, and investment. The mission is also expected to highlight the challenges facing the continent, including terrorism, conflict, and poverty, and to seek ways to address these challenges.
The visit to Russia and Ukraine is seen as an important step towards building stronger partnerships between Africa and other regions of the world. It is hoped that the delegation’s mission will contribute to promoting peace and stability on the continent and help to advance economic growth and development in Africa.
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the visit of the African peace delegation to Russia and Ukraine is seen as a ray of hope for the continent. The delegation will be expected to engage with officials from both countries and explore ways to enhance collaboration in the fight against the pandemic.
The visit of the African peace delegation to Russia and Ukraine is expected to be a milestone for peace and security on the continent. It is hoped that the visit will pave the way for further cooperation between Africa and other regions of the world and contribute to building a more peaceful and prosperous world for all.
