A socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events.

The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.

The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.

Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 209 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.

The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 212 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 86 countries worldwide, and 293 Russian public organizations, federal and regional executive and legislative bodies of the Russian Federation.

The Roscongress Foundation has Telegram channels in Russian t.me/Roscongress, English – t.me/RoscongressDirect, Spanish – t.me/RoscongressEsp and Arabic t.me/RosCongressArabic. Official website and Information and Analytical System of the Roscongress Foundation:roscongress.org.

Diamantino Pedro Azevedo

Diamantino Pedro Azevedo

Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum of the Republic of Angola
Quotes
23.10.2019
Russia- Africa Economic Forum 2019
Russian–African Collaboration in the Diamond Industry
Our current goal is increasing the value of diamonds mined in Angola. Accordingly, we are currently working on developing diamond cutting and polishing within our country. We expect to work alongside all parties currently involved in diamond mining, we are also going to develop our strategic cooperation with Alrosa
23.10.2019
Russia- Africa Economic Forum 2019
Russian–African Collaboration in the Diamond Industry
Angola is a country with enormous potential when it comes to diamond mining <...> We must rapidly increase diamond production, mining. <...> We are currently working with Alrosa, who is our largest partner. <...> We are currently working with Alrosa on the Luaxe project, which includes the mining of one of the largest kimberlite pipes
24.10.2019
Russia- Africa Economic Forum 2019
Russian Geological Exploration in Africa: Looking to the Past and to the Future
We need to create the right environment so that development is possible. For example, at the level of the legislative framework, we have guaranteed rights that give companies, especially young companies, greater chances to recoup their investments. If deposits are discovered, they can then be transferred to larger companies
24.10.2019
Russia- Africa Economic Forum 2019
Russian Geological Exploration in Africa: Looking to the Past and to the Future
This year, our geological services signed a memorandum to create continuity in the work that has been done. In addition, we are working with other geological institutes and organizations. We are open to cooperation with anyone who is involved in this field and invests in this work