The continent is developing at a much faster pace than the West, Konstantin Kosachev has said
Russia is trying to forge ties with Africa because it holds a lot of potential and is in a good position to shape the future of mankind, Konstantin Kosachev, the vice speaker of Russia’s upper house of parliament, said in an interview released on Monday.
Speaking to AIF newspaper, Kosachev was asked to comment on why Russia is attempting to befriend African nations, including by hosting a major international forum.
The senator responded by describing Africa’s potential as “extremely huge.” He said it was “developing faster than Western nations,” remarking that despite various internal crises and environmental issues, economies there are growing by 3-4% a year.
Kosachev also pointed to the continent’s significant demographic upside. He noted estimates that five African countries will be among the top 10 most populous nations in the world by…