MOSCOW, October 28 (HS/RIA Novosti) - Russia is ready to assist Africa in the fight against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

We are open to dialogue on issues of peace and security, crisis resolution, and crisis prevention. We are ready to continue assisting our African partners in combating such universal challenges and threats as terrorism, cross-border crime, and drug trafficking, Putin said at a meeting with the leadership of African organizations.

The third Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum and Summit will be held in Moscow on October 28-29. RIA Novosti is an information partner of the summit and the forum.

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