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Ugandan Foreign Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo stated that education is among the most ‘critical areas' of the co-operation between Russia and African countries, speaking at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi on Saturday.
"The majority of African leaders have been educated in the Western world institutions," said Abubaker Jeje Odongo. "They are conditioned to think and behave along the basis of the kind of education they have acquired and set up for that perspective is not versatile enough and does not prepare them for the challenge ahead."
"In my view, this is where partnership between Africa and Russia comes in. My suggestion and my thinking is that one of the critical areas this partnership will bring and prepare Africa better is in the area of education," he continued.
Meanwhile, Madagascar Foreign Minister Rasata Rafaravavitafika pointed out that African countries today can 'offer solutions to the world'.
"It is not just a continent where there are countries with their own desires. First and foremost, it is a continent that has a lot to share with the rest of the world - both culture and history. It is also a continent that is positioning itself as a vector of solutions," she added.
The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum is taking place from November 9 to 10. The event will feature 19 panel sessions covering pressing issues related to political, economic, and humanitarian co-operation. Over 1,500 attendees, including 40 ministers from 23 African countries, have confirmed their participation in the conference.
Education among 'critical areas' in Russia-Africa partnership - Ugandan FM on opportunities to build ties
Ugandan Foreign Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo stated that education is among the most ‘critical areas' of the co-operation between Russia and African countries, speaking at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi on Saturday.
"The majority of African leaders have been educated in the Western world institutions," said Abubaker Jeje Odongo. "They are conditioned to think and behave along the basis of the kind of education they have acquired and set up for that perspective is not versatile enough and does not prepare them for the challenge ahead."
"In my view, this is where partnership between Africa and Russia comes in. My suggestion and my thinking is that one of the critical areas this partnership will bring and prepare Africa better is in the area of education," he continued.
Meanwhile, Madagascar Foreign Minister Rasata Rafaravavitafika pointed out that African countries today can 'offer solutions to the world'.
"It is not just a continent where there are countries with their own desires. First and foremost, it is a continent that has a lot to share with the rest of the world - both culture and history. It is also a continent that is positioning itself as a vector of solutions," she added.
The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum is taking place from November 9 to 10. The event will feature 19 panel sessions covering pressing issues related to political, economic, and humanitarian co-operation. Over 1,500 attendees, including 40 ministers from 23 African countries, have confirmed their participation in the conference.
Mandatory credit: Roscongress
Ugandan Foreign Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo stated that education is among the most ‘critical areas' of the co-operation between Russia and African countries, speaking at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi on Saturday.
"The majority of African leaders have been educated in the Western world institutions," said Abubaker Jeje Odongo. "They are conditioned to think and behave along the basis of the kind of education they have acquired and set up for that perspective is not versatile enough and does not prepare them for the challenge ahead."
"In my view, this is where partnership between Africa and Russia comes in. My suggestion and my thinking is that one of the critical areas this partnership will bring and prepare Africa better is in the area of education," he continued.
Meanwhile, Madagascar Foreign Minister Rasata Rafaravavitafika pointed out that African countries today can 'offer solutions to the world'.
"It is not just a continent where there are countries with their own desires. First and foremost, it is a continent that has a lot to share with the rest of the world - both culture and history. It is also a continent that is positioning itself as a vector of solutions," she added.
The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum is taking place from November 9 to 10. The event will feature 19 panel sessions covering pressing issues related to political, economic, and humanitarian co-operation. Over 1,500 attendees, including 40 ministers from 23 African countries, have confirmed their participation in the conference.