Pan-African Parliament President Fatah Boutbig is heading a high-level delegation to Moscow to participate in the third Russia-Africa summit and its accompanying economic and humanitarian forum, held on October 28-29, 2026. The visit aims to enhance parliamentary diplomacy and bolster cooperative ties between Africa and Russia. Discussions are set to address key strategic issues, such as national sovereignty, security, economic and investment cooperation, as well as food and energy security. The delegation seeks to advocate for the development aspirations of African nations and ensure a more significant role for the continent in international institutions, in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063.