Russia and African states favor expanding the use of national currencies in trade – statement – ​​Russian politics and diplomacy

MOSCOW, November 11. /TASS/. Russia and African countries have emphasized the importance of expanding the use of national currencies in trade and financial transactions, according to a joint statement of participants of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russian-African Partnership Forum, published on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“We underline the importance of expanding the use of national currencies in trade and financial transactions between the Russian Federation and the states of the African continent,” the ministry said.

“We emphasize the need to expand the use of national currencies in trade and financial transactions between the Russian Federation and the states of the African continent,” the statement said.

The participants of the conference also pointed out the need for a closer approach to creating efficient new and maintaining existing international transport corridors in the interests of the mutually beneficial development of Russia and African states. “We emphasize the need to ensure their safety in accordance with international law, including preventing violations of supply chains as one of the most important tasks. We consider it necessary to strengthen the dialogue between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), countries and leading integration organizations. of the African continent, and in support of the efforts of African states seeking to conclude free trade agreements with the EAEU,” the statement said.