Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri represents King Mohammed VI at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. This presence confirms the Kingdom’s strategy of diversifying international partnerships.
National diplomacy reaffirms its active presence at major international gatherings dedicated to the future of the African continent. On the occasion of the third Russia-Africa Summit held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October 2026, Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is representing King Mohammed VI at the head of a top-tier official delegation. Accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Russia Lotfi Bouchaara, the leader was welcomed at the Kremlin by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Held under the theme of peace, security, and development, this high-level meeting brings together representatives of African nations around major issues related to energy, agriculture, trade, and infrastructure financing.
An agile diplomacy rooted in a multipolar world
Following the previous editions held in Sochi in 2019 and Saint Petersburg in 2023, this summit allows the Kingdom to maintain a direct and constructive channel of dialogue with a major power operating on the continent. This approach aligns perfectly with the strategic vision of national diplomacy, based on the diversification of partnerships and the sovereignty of economic choices. Moroccan participation illustrates the country’s ability to engage with all key international actors while consolidating its traditional alliances and African roots in service of regional stability.
A constructive dialogue focused on pragmatic development
While the presence of the Moroccan delegation in Moscow reflects a fluid dialogue, it takes place within a pragmatic and measured framework. At this stage of the discussions, no specific large-scale bilateral agreement has been formalised between the two parties during the working sessions. The strategic goal for the government consists primarily of monitoring the evolution of trade flows, food security, and technologies on a continental scale. The real impact of these exchanges will be measured over the coming months through the concrete economic and security benefits that may emerge for the entire region.
