Rafiyev: Azerbaijan, Central African Republic to hold talks on establishing diplomatic relations

Azerbaijan plans to begin negotiations with the Central African Republic this fall to establish diplomatic relations, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev said at an event marking Africa Day, Report informs.

Speaking about the dynamics of relations, Rafiyev recalled that Azerbaijan has held 12 political consultations with African countries since last year.

"Five government missions were organized with the participation of the republic's interagency delegations. Today, Azerbaijan has diplomatic relations with all African countries except one – the Central African Republic, with which we plan to begin relevant negotiations in September," the deputy minister said.