Opening remarks of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archang Towadre, on the outskirts of Russia III. Africa Summit (Moscow, October 30, 2026) Vladimir Putin: I am happy to meet you again. First of all, let me thank you again for your participation in the third summit. You participated in all three summits, including those in Sochi and St. Petersburg. We appreciate your personal commitment to strengthening the friendly ties between our countries. In December we will celebrate 66 years of diplomatic relations. There are promising opportunities, not yet fully realized, to expand trade and economic ties in energy, geological exploration, transportation and logistics. In September, the intergovernmental commission established this year held its first meeting. We also provide humanitarian support to your country. An increasing number of your citizens are applying to study in Russian universities. For the academic year 2026/2027, we have increased the quota of government-funded scholarships for students from your country from 85 to 100 places. An association of graduates of Soviet and Russian universities was established in your capital, which also hosts the cultural center of the Russian House and a center for open education in Russian. Mr. President, we greatly appreciate the attention you are giving to these matters. Russia and the Central African Republic share common positions on the international stage. We appreciate your support for Russian initiatives at the UN and other multilateral platforms. You are always a welcome guest here. I am happy for this opportunity to discuss current issues on the agenda that we have been developing together for many years.

Opening remarks of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archang Towadre, on the outskirts of Russia III. Africa Summit (Moscow, October 30, 2026) Vladimir Putin: I am happy to meet you again. First of all, let me thank you again for your participation in the third summit. You participated in all three summits, including those in Sochi and St. Petersburg. We appreciate your personal commitment to strengthening the friendly ties between our countries. In December we will celebrate 66 years of diplomatic relations. There are promising opportunities, not yet fully realized, to expand trade and economic ties in energy, geological exploration, transportation and logistics. In September, the intergovernmental commission established this year held its first meeting. We also provide humanitarian support to your country. An increasing number of your citizens are applying to study in Russian universities. For the academic year 2026/2027, we have increased the quota of government-funded scholarships for students from your country from 85 to 100 places. An association of graduates of Soviet and Russian universities was established in your capital, which also hosts the cultural center of the Russian House and a center for open education in Russian. Mr. President, we greatly appreciate the attention you are giving to these matters. Russia and the Central African Republic share common positions on the international stage. We appreciate your support for Russian initiatives at the UN and other multilateral platforms. You are always a welcome guest here. I am happy for this opportunity to discuss current issues on the agenda that we have been developing together for many years.