Chinese President Xi Jinping has formally congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on his reelection as President of the Central African Republic, expressing commitment to advancing the strategic partnership between the two nations. The message comes after the Central African Republic’s Constitutional Council officially certified the final results of the December 28 presidential election on Monday, confirming Touadera’s victory and securing his third term in office since initially assuming power in 2016.
In his congratulatory message, President Xi emphasized the continued deepening of political mutual trust between China and the Central African Republic in recent years. He highlighted how both nations have consistently supported each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns while steadily progressing cooperation across multiple sectors.
President Xi underscored his personal commitment to bilateral relations, stating his intention to collaborate with President Touadera in actively implementing the outcomes established during the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. China remains prepared to drive the continuous enhancement of the strategic partnership between the two countries, aiming to generate increased benefits for both populations.
The 68-year-old Touadera centered his campaign platform on restoring peace and promoting national development. In preparation for the election, he reportedly signed peace agreements with major rebel groups, according to Xinhua News Agency. Diplomatic relations between China and the Central African Republic, which were reestablished in 1998, have facilitated a gradual recovery in bilateral trade cooperation over subsequent years.