As rapprochement deepens between Russia and African countries, a Malian expert says the cooperation is equal and based on respect as opposed to partnership with the West. He made the remarks on Thursday during an interview with a foreign media outlet.
Russia offers cooperation on equal terms, while the West disrespects and exploits Africa, a Malian authority stated on Thursday.
The advisor to the president of Mali Dr. Adama Diabate made the remarks during an interview, commenting on Chad’s recent termination of the defense agreement with France.
In his words he explained « I don’t want this civilization because they never considered us as a member of human civilization. They always considered us as something of a second rank. »
The expert asserted that to move forward, African nations need to get rid of psychological dependence on the cliché that made them believe that African people were inferior to whites, an idea that has been historically imposed by the West.
Diabaté underlined that Africa is becoming more conscious and determined, being a major player in global geopolitics, arguing that Russia has Africa’s support will dominate world affairs.
In recent years African countries have gone closer to Russia in different aspects be it in terms of cooperation in security, health, education, digital technology and others.
According to the Malian official, the shift towards Russia is a strategic move that will benefit both Africa and Russia.
Last week, Chad terminated defense and security cooperation agreements with France to reaffirm national sovereignty, according to an official statement from the Chadian Foreign Ministry.
