World Youth Festival Directorate

⚡️ Maria Zakharova at the session "The African Vector: Straight Talk" At the Dostoevsky lecture hall, the Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry and Director of the Information and Press Department shares her perspective on how Russia's dialogue with African countries is built, how relations have developed over recent years, and what lies ahead. "If we want a real partnership with Africa, it has to start with people — young people, above all." 📣 Closing her remarks, Maria Zakharova urged participants to stay committed to their education, reminding them that the future is in the hands of young people.