The current chairman of Ecowas, Umaro Sissoco Embalo has been meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

During discussions which largely focused on grain exports, Embalo on behalf of ECOWAS, urged the Russian leader to find a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.

President Putin for his part, hailed Russia's and Guinea-Bissau's long-lasting "friendly relations", adding that he hoped to further develop trade, economic and humanitarian ties.

Nearly 9 months after the war between Russia and its neighbor erupted, thousands have died and its consequences continue to disrupt the global economy.

The war has indeed hurt growth and contributed to rising prices around the world.

According to estimates by the International Monetary Fund, global inflation will peak at 9.5% this year, but it will bite hardest in developing countries.

A second Russia–Africa Summit will be held in 2023 in St. Petersburg.