Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra at the Kremlin in Moscow during the CAR leader’s working visit to Russia.

The discussions focused on strengthening Russia–Central African Republic relations, including cooperation in security, trade, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and humanitarian exchanges. Both leaders also addressed coordination on international issues.

Key developments

• Putin proposed establishing a Russia–CAR intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation.

• Touadéra thanked Russia for security support during recent elections in the Central African Republic.

• The leaders discussed grain supplies, hydrocarbon cooperation, and energy sector support.

• Russia announced plans to expand student quotas and Russian-language education programmes for CAR students.

The meeting comes as the two countries mark 65 years of diplomatic relations and seek to deepen political and economic ties.

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