Presidents Putin and Isaias Afwerki held closed-door talks in Moscow

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has extended his stay in Moscow following the Russia-Africa summit. It was reported that President Vladimir Putin held a closed-door meeting with President Isaias last night, although no details about the discussion have been disclosed. Earlier, in a public forum, the leaders had discussed cooperation in energy, technology, mining, and agriculture. Additionally, Russian Transport Minister Dmitry Yadvov met with President Isaias to discuss modernizing port and transport infrastructure, with Russia offering technical support from its companies. While Russia previously expressed a willingness to facilitate dialogue between Ethiopia and Eritrea, there is no official confirmation that this topic was raised during the private meeting.