A meeting took place in Moscow between Anton Anatolyevich Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia, and Igor Nikolaevich Morozov, Chairman of AFROCOM. During the meeting, the results of Russia-Africa cooperation in 2024 were reviewed, and priority areas for 2025 were outlined. Special attention was given to the development of business and cultural ties, as well as the strengthening of partnerships with African countries. The discussion also covered the prospects of the International Business Forum "Russia – Ethiopia" and the expansion of the African agenda at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).