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Touadéra presents Central African priorities at Russia-Africa summit

By , based on Radio Lengo Songo

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Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra presented the Central African Republic’s development priorities at the third Russia-Africa summit, notably in agriculture, energy, infrastructure and digital technology. Bangui and Moscow are also seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to Radio Lengo Songo.

At the third Russia-Africa summit, held in Moscow, Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra presented the Central African Republic’s priority development sectors, including agriculture, energy, infrastructure, local resource processing, education, health and digital technology, Radio Lengo Songo reports.

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