Touadéra and Putin discuss expanding Central African-Russian cooperation
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Centra News
Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on 30 October. The two leaders discussed expanding cooperation in the economy, education, natural resources, humanitarian action and digital affairs, reports Centra News.
Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed expanding cooperation between their countries at the Kremlin on Friday 30 October, according to Centra News. Touadéra notably proposed strengthening exchanges in the economy, education, the processing of natural resources, humanitarian action and digital affairs.
The Central African president reaffirmed Bangui’s gratitude to Moscow for its support and called for a partnership based on respect for sovereignty and equality between the two states. He also defended continuing cooperation that he considers mutually beneficial, following the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The bilateral meeting concluded the third Russia-Africa Summit, held at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. It came after Touadéra presented the Central African priorities at the Russia-Africa summit on 30 October and his visit to the Russian Museum on 26 October.
