# African nations seek broader cooperation with Russia, CAR president says

https://mins.news/en/item/121155

- TASS, 2026-10-29 16:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2210355

> At the Russia-Africa summit, Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera said African countries want Russia’s help developing industry, agriculture, energy and transport infrastructure. He called for shifting away from an economic model centered on raw-material exports and expanding local manufacturing, investment, skills training and market access.

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