{"id":774,"date":"2024-11-25T17:48:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T14:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mongolianews.mn\/?p=774"},"modified":"2024-11-25T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T14:48:04","slug":"african-state-thanks-russia-for-help-in-lifting-diamond-export-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mongolianews.mn\/?p=774","title":{"rendered":"African state thanks Russia for help in lifting diamond export ban"},"content":{"rendered":"

The president of Central African Republic has expressed his gratitude to Moscow for its assistance following a Kimberley Process meeting in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadera has expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia\u2019s pivotal role in helping lift restrictions on the country\u2019s diamond exports.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Monday, the Russian embassy in CAR shared details of the letter, which was sent following a Kimberley Process Plenary meeting on November 15 in Dubai. Last Thursday, all restrictions on the export of diamonds from the African state were lifted.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Touadera specifically acknowledged the contribution of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and the ministry staff, along with Russian experts operating within CAR.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lifting of restrictions on diamond trade will create favorable conditions for CAR\u2019s stable economic development and improve the living standards of its population,\u201d<\/em> the embassy\u2019s statement reads.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The diamond embargo on the African state, imposed in 2013 under the Kimberley Process, restricted exports from 16 of the country\u2019s 24 diamond-producing areas due to conflict. In 2016 and 2018, the embargo was partially lifted, allowing exports from five designated conflict-free zones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Kimberley Process, a global initiative involving 85 member states launched in 2000, \u201cunites administrations, civil societies, and industry in reducing the flow of conflict diamonds \u2013 \u2018rough diamonds used to finance wars against governments\u2019 \u2013 around the world.\u201d<\/em> \u00a0<\/p>\n

In a phone call on Wednesday, Putin and Touadera discussed various aspects of their bilateral relationship, according to the Kremlin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe discussion focused on the current state and prospects for further development of friendly bilateral relations in political, trade, economic, humanitarian, and other areas,\u201d<\/em> the Kremlin press service reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Counterterrorism efforts and regional stability were also key topics during the conversation. Putin reaffirmed Russia\u2019s commitment to supporting CAR in bolstering its security and economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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