Russian President Vladimir Putin called the CAR a promising partner for Russia on the African continent, and welcomes the mood for the development of cooperation.
“The Central African Republic is a promising partner of Russia on the African continent. Russia was one of the first to recognize the independence of your state by establishing diplomatic relations. And next year we will mark the 60th anniversary of these significant milestones in interstate history”, – Putin said at a meeting with the head of the Central African Republic, who arrived in Sochi to the Russia-Africa summit.
Putin added that relations between Russia and the CAR are friendly.
“In some periods, about 200 people worked in your country, over 150 specialists from our country. We welcome your attitude towards the development of cooperation with Russia in various fields”, – he added.
On October 23-24, Sochi hosts the first Russia-Africa summit and the economic forum.