Russia and the Central African Republic have signed a flagship transport deal, the first since 1965. The agreement was finalized during the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, the Russian Embassy in Bangui announced, as Russian Transport Minister Dmitry Yadrov and Car Transport Minister Gontran Ndjono-Ahaba signed the memorandum. The purpose of the deal is to: increase the efficiency of ground and air travel; to expand the transportation of passengers and cargo; to open international transport corridors to strengthen logistical ties. It is based on agreements reached on September 30 in Bangui during the meeting of the first Russia-Car Intergovernmental Committee. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Russia and the Central African Republic have signed a flagship transport deal, the first since 1965. The agreement was finalized during the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, the Russian Embassy in Bangui announced, as Russian Transport Minister Dmitry Yadrov and Car Transport Minister Gontran Ndjono-Ahaba signed the memorandum. The purpose of the deal is to: increase the efficiency of ground and air travel; to expand the transportation of passengers and cargo; to open international transport corridors to strengthen logistical ties. It is based on agreements reached on September 30 in Bangui during the meeting of the first Russia-Car Intergovernmental Committee. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.