A Chinese envoy to the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called on the international community to support the Central African Republic in consolidating its political outcomes, addressing security challenges, and tackling development difficulties.
The UN Security Council on Tuesday reviewed the situation in the Central African Republic, recognizing its progress in political transition, peace process, and national governance.
Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, told the meeting that the new government of the Central African Republic had been formed, opening a new chapter for the country.
"The President-elect and National Assembly members of the Central African Republic have taken their oaths of office, and a new government has been successfully formed and is inclusive, ushering in a new chapter for the country's development. China extends its congratulations on that. The international community should redouble its efforts to support the Central African Republic in making steady progress on the path toward peace, development, and prosperity," Sun said.
Sun noted that China calls on all parties to faithfully honor their donation pledges and take concrete steps to close the humanitarian funding gap. He reiterated China's support for the Central African Republic in advancing ethnic reconciliation and extending public services while strengthening its military and security capabilities.
The Chinese envoy also commended the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) for its efforts in electoral preparations, civilian protection, and demobilization.
"China encourages the Central African Republic government to work closely with international partners to prepare for the gradual handover of responsibilities from MINUSCA. The Security Council should, based on fully hearing the views of the Central African Republic government and considering the situation on the ground, consider optimizing MINUSCA's mandate and size in a timely manner, steadily advance its transition, and avoid creating a security vacuum," Sun said.
On March 30, Faustin-Archange Touadera took the oath of office as president of the Central African Republic in the capital, Bangui, with heads of state and diplomats in attendance.
The inauguration came after the Central African Republic held its presidential election on Dec 28, 2025, with Touadera winning 77.9 percent of the vote, according to the Constitutional Council.
Following his assumption of office, Touadera signed a decree on May 21 to form a new government.
According to the decree, four ministers of state, 26 ministers and two minister delegates were appointed or retained at the prime minister's proposal.
China calls for int'l support for Central African Republic in face of development challenges
