Sudanese president to participate in 1st Russian-African summit

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, speaks to reporters after meeting with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (not in the picture) in Khartoum, Sudan, March 16, 2019. Russia on Saturday reiterated commitment to enhancing cooperation with Sudan in the political, economic and trade fields. (Xinhua/Mohamed Khidir)