. The minister of foreign affairs RA Vardan Oskanian intends to visit several African countries at the end of 2001. The head of foreign policy of Armenia said that MFA lets Africa pass from its visits undeservedly. Meanwhile, some African States show interest in cooperation with Armenia. Particularly, the minister has the plans to visit South-African Republic. It will be held the special session of the General Assembly UN here devoted to the struggle against racism in autumn. There will be visits to the capitals of the other three or four African countries as well.