An economic and humanitarian forum was held in Moscow as part of the third Russia–Africa Summit. This large‑scale international platform brought together representatives of government bodies, the scientific and educational community, business, and public organizations to discuss the prospects for cooperation between Russia and the states of the African continent.

The forum participants paid special attention to the key areas of bilateral partnership, including the development of trade and economic ties, the introduction of digital technologies, humanitarian cooperation, and ensuring global food security. A postgraduate student from the Stavropol State Agrarian University, Mariam from Burkina Faso, Congo, took part in the work of the platform.As part of the forum, Mariam gave an interview to the international video agency Ruptly, in which she shared her impressions of studying at StSAU, research activities, and life in Russia. The postgraduate student emphasized the importance of Russia’s experience in state and technological development, noting: «For us, Russia’s development is an example, and we must follow this path in our countries.»

For Stavropol State Agrarian University, educating foreign students and postgraduate students is an important part of its international activities. The university provides systematic training of highly qualified personnel for the agro‑industrial complex of foreign countries, fostering academic mobility and research projects in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, and food security.The participation of foreign students at StavSU in events of federal and global scale demonstrates that the university environment serves as an effective space for intercultural dialogue, building trust, and fostering long‑term partnership relations between states.

«Stavropol State Agrarian University is always open for international cooperation and the training of qualified specialists for foreign countries. The issues of agricultural development and ensuring global food security are currently at the center of the dialogue between Russia and African countries,» said Vladimir Sitnikov, Rector of SSAU.

Stavropol State Agrarian University will continue to expand international scientific and educational ties and create comfortable conditions for foreign citizens to study. The participation of SSAU representatives in the Russia—Africa summit was another confirmation of the university's significant role in international humanitarian, scientific and technological cooperation.