Putin greets African leaders in their traditional clothes as they arrive at Sochi economic summit (PHOTOS)

Russian President Vladimir Putin was joined by the leaders of more than 50 African nations who gathered for a major economic forum in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

Talks range from multibillion dollar trade deals to joint infrastructure projects and further investment opportunities.

Here are some photos from the economic ‘bridge-building’ event.

Vladimir Putin with Gambian President Adama Barrow. © Reuters / Pool / Sergei Chirikov

Mswati III, King of Eswatini, arrives in Sochi, Russia. © RT

Vladimir Putin with Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio and his spouse. © Sputnik / Mikhail Metzel

Attendees at the Russia-Africa economic summit in Sochi, Russia. © Sputnik / Ilya Pitalev

© Sputnik / Ilya Pitalev

Vladimir Putin with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. © Sputnik / Reuters / Mikhail Metzel

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