Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with President of the Central African Republic (CAR) Faustin-Archange Touadéra on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit
24 August 2023 14:55
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On August 24, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with President of the Central African Republic (CAR) Faustin-Archange Touadéra on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
The officials held a focused exchange of views on priorities in the further development of friendly Russian-CAR relations and noted the high level of foreign policy interaction at the UN and other multilateral organisations. They also confirmed Moscow and Bangui's firm intention to intensify their political dialogue and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, the economy, investment, and culture.
The Russian party expressed readiness to continue its support for Bangui's efforts to ensure peace and security at home, both bilaterally and as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The officials also noted the importance of the second Russia-Africa Summit held in St Petersburg in July 2023 in the context of efforts to strengthen the Russian Federation's multifaceted relations with the African countries.
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