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MOSCOW, Mar 20 Russia and African countries are equal allies, our relations have always been built on a disinterested basis, said State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin.
«Russia and African countries are equal allies and partners. Our relations have always been built on a disinterested basis, on the principles of mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs,» he said during a plenary session of the Russia-Africa parliamentary conference.
He noted that the West continues its colonial policy. «Washington and Brussels are seeking to take control of Russian and African natural resources. In fact, they are continuing their colonial policy,» he added.
The second international parliamentary conference «Russia — Africa» is being held in Moscow on March 19-20. The conference is attended by representatives of the scientific, educational and expert communities from Russia and African countries, deputies of the State Duma, heads of federal executive bodies, senators of the Federation Council, chairmen of the legislative bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, representatives of the business community. More than 40 delegations from most African countries take part in the conference.