Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra was received this Wednesday, April 17 at the Élysée by his counterpart Emmanuel Macron. This interview – the second in less than six months – aims to ease the quarrel between the two countries, whose relations have deteriorated significantly after the rapprochement between Bangui and Russia.
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The meeting between Faustin-Archange Touadéra and Emmanuel Macron made it possible to review “ the different aspects of the bilateral relationship as well as the regional situation », Indicates the press release published by the Élysée.
In ” the continuity of their last meeting », on September 13, France and Central African Republic adopted “ a roadmap » with a view to establishing “ a constructive partnership » between the two countries. The objective stated by the Élysée is to “ contribute to stability, strengthen national cohesion as broad as possible and support the economic and social development of the Central African Republic “. “ A joint mechanism for monitoring these commitments was also adopted by the two leaders », It was clarified at the end of this working lunch.
This could constitute a further step towards normalizing relations between the two countries – while France has denounced in recent years the growing influence of the Wagner group in the Central African Republic. Paris has also deplored disinformation campaigns in the past which fuel anti-French sentiment in the Central African Republic.
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