The Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed his counterpart from the Central African Republic, Sylvie Baïpo-Temon, this Wednesday, March 12, in Rabat. She delivered a written message from Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to King Mohammed VI. In a statement to the press, Baïpo-Temon expressed her satisfaction with the strong ties between Rabat and Bangui, emphasizing that her visit aimed to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic sectors. She was accompanied by Richard Filakota, the Minister of Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation. The minister also conveyed her gratitude to Morocco for its support during challenging times for her country, reaffirming Bangui's commitment to deepening security cooperation with the Kingdom. She praised Morocco's role in peacekeeping operations in the Central African Republic, highlighting that «the Kingdom of Morocco has always stood by the Central African Republic in the face of various common challenges». Baïpo-Temon last visited Rabat in June 2024. On January 23, 2020, the Central African Republic opened a consulate general in Laayoune, a move that was met with criticism from Algeria.
