Benin–Russia relations

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Benin–Russia relations
Map indicating locations of Benin and Russia

Benin

Russia

Benin–Russia relations are the relations between the two countries, Benin and Russia.

Soviet-era relations

The

Soviet Ambassador to Benin, Alexander Nikitich Abramov, was appointed.[2][3]

Relations between the two countries were initially minimal, however, Soviet interactions with the country intensified after

Marxist-Leninist course. This saw the Soviet Union becoming Kérékou's major political ally in the international stage.[3][4] From 1974 to 1983, more than 60% of Benin's arms imports were from the Soviet Union.[5]

The Soviet Navy made periodic port calls to Cotonou, where between 1953 and 1980 a total of 462 ship days were spent in the capital.[6]

In November 1986, Kérékou went on a state visit to the Soviet Union, and met with Mikhail Gorbachev. During the visit a declaration of friendship and co-operation was signed.[7]

Russian Federation relations

On 9 January 1992 Benin recognised the

embassy in Moscow
.

References

  1. . Retrieved 18 July 2009.
  2. ^ Послы Союза Советских Социалистических Республик В Странах Африканского Региона (in Russian). Worldwide Historical Project. Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
  3. ^ a b c Российско-бенинские отношения (in Russian). Embassy of Russia in Benin. Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
  4. ^ "Benin Hazardous Waste". American University. 1 December 2000. Archived from the original on 24 June 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
  5. ^ Babbitt, James (1989). SOVIET ARMS TRANSFERS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. WHAT ARE THEY WORTH IN THE UNITED NATIONS?. pp. 58–59.
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  7. ^ Бенин (Страны мира 1987 год) (in Russian). Strani.ru. Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.

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