With representatives from over 140 countries, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has become a stage where future-defining decisions are made. Dr. Biteko’s speech was more than a national statement—it was a rallying cry for a fairer global energy order, one where Africa is not a bystander, but a leader.

“Africa has the resources, the ambition, and the right to power its future,” Dr. Biteko said in closing. “The world should support that journey, not stand in the way.”