This is stated in the congratulations on the occasion of Africa Day to the heads of state and government of the countries of the region.
"I am confident that the second Russia-Africa summit, which will be held in July in St. Petersburg, will allow us to identify new tasks for expanding constructive cooperation between our country and African partners in the political, trade, economic, scientific, technical, humanitarian and other spheres," the telegram says.
Putin noted that he would be glad to see African leaders in St. Petersburg.
On March 13, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin announced that 37 African countries would take part in the Russia-Africa conference.
Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko said that the role of African countries is increasing in the global economy.