National Identity as a Form of Geopolitical Struggle. An Expert Discussion

National Identity as a Form of Geopolitical Struggle. An Expert Discussion
21.07.2023

Opening and First Session of the African Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club (in French)

Opening and First Session of the African Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club (in French)
25.07.2023

The Soviet Legacy in Africa: From the Past Into the Future. Fourth Session of the African Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club (in English)

The Soviet Legacy in Africa: From the Past Into the Future. Fourth Session of the African Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club (in English)
25.07.2023

Opening and First Session of the African Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club (in French)

On July 25, 2023, St. Petersburg hosted the Russian-African Conference of the Valdai Club, titled “Russia and African Countries: Established Traditions of Interaction and Prospects for Cooperation in a New World”. The Conference actually became the final synchronisation of watches at the expert level in the run-up to the summit. The first open session was dedicated to the political dialogue of Russia and African Countries.

Watch the opening and the first session also in Russian and English.


10:00–10:15 Opening of the Conference

10:15–11:45 Session 1. Political Dialogue of Russia and African Countries: Mutual Understanding in a Turbulent World

What are the main goals and objectives of the political dialogue between Russia and African countries in modern conditions? How effectively did cooperation develop after the first Russia-Africa summit? What has not been achieved and how to improve the effectiveness of the political dialogue? How significant for the Russia-Africa political dialogue are the value factor and solidarity in the struggle against neo-colonialism, for global equality and justice in world development?

Read the Programme for details.