🇷🇺🇿🇦 Russia Offers Mi-17 Helicopters and Railway Equipment to South Africa Russia has expressed readiness to supply South Africa with aviation equipment, including Mi-17 helicopters, and equipment to modernise the country’s railway infrastructure. Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov announced the proposals on October 27 at a meeting of the Russia–South Africa Business Council at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Aviation: Kozlov noted Russia’s existing experience supplying helicopters to countries in the region, including Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 👉In May 2023, Russia’s Rostec reported the delivery of 18 Ansat light multipurpose helicopters to Zimbabwe for medical evacuation services. Equipped with medical equipment for emergency care, the helicopters were intended to improve access to patients in areas difficult to reach by road. 👉 Earlier, contracts had also been concluded for Ansat and civilian Mi-17 helicopters. Railways: Russia is also ready to offer automatic control systems and other equipment to help modernise South Africa’s railway lines and increase the capacity of the state railway network. 🤝 Such cooperation could help modernise South Africa’s railway infrastructure, increase the capacity of its rail network and improve the efficiency of freight and passenger transport. #RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaWithAfrica