俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京周四表示，自上次俄罗斯—非洲峰会2023年以来，俄罗斯已在非洲国家开设八家新大使馆，使俄罗斯在非洲大陆的大使馆总数达到48家。
Russia has opened eight new embassies in African countries since the previous Russia-Africa summit in 2023, bringing the total number of Russian embassies on the continent to 48, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
在莫斯科举行的俄罗斯—非洲峰会上，普京指出，非洲国家也在扩大其在俄罗斯的外交存在。
Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Putin noted that African countries were also expanding their diplomatic presence in Russia.
“我想提及俄罗斯方面为扩大其在非洲大陆的外交存在所采取的系统性步骤。自2023年上次峰会以来，八家新的俄罗斯大使馆在非洲国家开始工作，其总数已达到48家，”他说。
"I'd like to mention the systematic steps taken by the Russian side to expand its diplomatic presence on the continent. Since the previous summit in 2023, eight new Russian embassies have begun work in African states, and their total number has reached 48," he said.
普京还表示支持博茨瓦纳、塞舌尔和多哥计划在莫斯科开设大使馆。
Putin also expressed support for plans by Botswana, Seychelles, and Togo to open embassies in Moscow.
“我们也知道博茨瓦纳、塞舌尔和多哥打算在不久的将来在莫斯科开设其大使馆，当然，我们支持这一点，”他说。
"We also know of the intentions of Botswana, Seychelles, and Togo to open their embassies in Moscow in the near future and, naturally, we support this," he said.
除了外交关系，普京还强调了扩大俄罗斯在非洲经济存在的努力，包括通过不断增长的贸易使团网络。
Beyond diplomatic ties, Putin highlighted efforts to expand Russia's economic presence in Africa, including through a growing network of trade missions.
“到目前为止，只有六个，但其活动覆盖16个非洲国家，”他说。
"So far, there are only six of them, but their activities cover 16 African countries," he said.
普京还指出，俄罗斯向非洲大陆的矿物肥料供应量有所增加，去年约为150万吨，今年已超过220万吨。
The president also pointed to an increase in Russian mineral fertilizer supplies to the continent, which amounted to about 1.5 million tons last year and had already exceeded 2.2 million tons this year.
在金融合作方面，普京表示，卢布在俄罗斯—非洲商业交易中的份额已达到高达85%。
Turning to financial cooperation, Putin said the ruble's share in Russian-African commercial transactions had reached up to 85%.
“卢布在俄罗斯—非洲商业交易中的份额已达到高达85%。这使我们能够保护我们的经济交流免受外部影响，”他说。
“The share of the ruble in Russian-African commercial transactions already stands at up to 85%. This makes it possible to protect our economic exchanges from external influence,” he said.
普京还说，鉴于外部压力，俄罗斯有兴趣将某些生产设施迁往非洲，同时强调非洲政府作出的决定必须保持主权。
Putin also said Russia was interested in relocating certain production facilities to Africa amid external pressure, while emphasizing that decisions made by African governments must remain sovereign.
第三届俄罗斯—非洲峰会和俄罗斯—非洲经济与人道论坛正在莫斯科举行。
The third Russia-Africa summit and the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum are being held in Moscow.