The country has been embroiled in militant violence and political insecurity for years
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Central African Republic (CAR) leader Faustin-Archange Touadera on counter-terrorism and ensuring stability in the former French colony, where rebels have been fighting the government for decades.
During their phone conversation on Wednesday, the two leaders also assessed the state of “friendly” bilateral relations between Russia and the republic and discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in areas such as politics, trade, economics, and humanitarian efforts, the Kremlin reported.
“Russian confirmed its readiness to continue assisting the CAR in strengthening the national economy, sovereignty and security of the country. Faustin-Archange Touadera has expressed gratitude for the diverse assistance provided by Russia,” it stated.
