Fateh Boutbig, President of the Pan-African Parliament, held discussions with Valentina Matvienko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia, during the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. The two leaders explored ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation, proposing a memorandum of understanding to formalize dialogue and knowledge exchange. Boutbig advocated for including parliamentary coordination in the joint roadmap for 2027-2029. The meeting also addressed key regional and international issues, including African security, the necessity of reforming the UN Security Council, and the strategic Algeria-Russia relationship. Finally, Boutbig extended an official invitation to Matvienko to visit the Pan-African Parliament's headquarters in South Africa to further their collaborative efforts.