Seychelles: Minister Barry Faure Engages in High-Level Discussions at Third Russia-Africa Summit

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr Barry Faure, is leading the Seychelles delegation at the Third Russia-Africa Summit, taking place in Moscow from 28 – 29 October 2026.

On the first day of the Summit, Minister Faure joined his counterparts from across Africa for a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr Sergey Lavrov. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration between Russia and the African continent.

The meeting was followed by the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, held at the Gostiny Dvor Exhibition Centre. The session featured addresses by the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr Vladimir Putin, and the Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. Mr Évariste Ndayishimiye.

Minister Faure also held a tête-à-tête meeting with H.E. Mr Anton Eduardovich Vayno, Head of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, on the sideline of the Summit, providing an opportunity for further bilateral engagement.

The day’s programme concluded with an official welcome ceremony and dinner hosted by the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr Vladimir Putin, in honour of the Heads of Delegation participating in the Third Russia-Africa Summit.

Minister Faure is being accompanied by the Minister of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning, Mr. Pierre Laporte, the Mr Dmitry Kislov, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles for the Moscow and Rostov Regions, Third Secretary, Mr. James Carpin and Senior Protocol Officer, Ms Aline Morel.