The diplomatic cooperation between Africa and Russia is moving into a new phase, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Russia, Cham Ugala said.
The Africa- Russia exhibit that depicts the historical and natural attractions of the African continent has been opened in Russia.
African diplomats, journalists and educational institutions that work on the relations between Africa and Russia were present during the opening ceremony of two-week exhibition.
Ambassador Cham Ugala, who spoke with ENA about the importance of the exhibition, said that the diplomatic cooperation between Africa and Russia is moving into a new phase.
He stressed the need to disseminate information on the realities in Africa to the global community to correct the wrong narrative about the continent by strengthening cooperation between Africa and Russia in the media sector.
The ambassador mentioned that the relationship between Africa and Russia has a long history, recalling that Russia was a major ally of Africa during the anti-colonial struggle.
He appreciated the efforts being carried out by Sputnik media in providing professional training to African journalists with a view to strengthening the relationship between Africa and Russia in the field of media and communication.
Ambassador Cham announced that Sputnik is in the process of opening a branch in Addis Ababa, which is a good opportunity for the whole of Africa.
In related news, the Former President of South Africa and renowned freedom fighter Nelson Mandela’s Day was celebrated at the Russian Center for Foreign Literature.
The event was held in the presence of ambassadors of various African countries, including South Africa’s ambassador to Russia, Jeff Mzuvukile Maqetuka.
Ambassador Jeff Mzuvukile, in his message on the occasion pointed out that Mandela’s principle of struggle has a universal concept.
The ambassador underlined that the efforts made by Nelson Mandela to bring a better world should be maintained in order to realize the values of freedom, equality and justice.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency