Putin invites Abiy to Moscow for October Russia–Africa summit
Putin invited Abiy Ahmed to the Russia–Africa summit planned for late October 2026, The Reporter reports, following their September 12 talks in New Delhi.
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- Putin invited Abiy Ahmed to the Russia–Africa summit planned for late October 2026, The Reporter reports, following their September 12 talks in New Delhi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to attend the Russia–Africa summit planned for Moscow in late October 2026, according to The Reporter’s account published on September 14.
The invitation followed talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Ethiopia’s news agency, ENA, independently dated the meeting to September 12, 2026, citing Abiy’s account of the discussions.
The Reporter said Putin praised Ethiopia’s participation in BRICS and looked ahead to further bilateral discussions in Moscow. The invitation provides a prospective occasion for follow-up talks; the reports reviewed do not establish a confirmed travel itinerary for Abiy.
According to ENA, Abiy said the New Delhi discussions covered defense and security, trade and investment, education and technology. The leaders also explored educational exchanges and cultural ties. ENA reported that climate and development cooperation formed part of the agenda.
The accounts describe areas for further cooperation rather than a newly signed agreement with financial terms or an implementation timetable. The proposed Moscow engagement would continue the bilateral discussions alongside Ethiopia’s participation in BRICS.
