Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, underscored the importance of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in anticipating the future of government work across the globe.

In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the second day of the World Governments Summit 2024 being held in Dubai, Touadéra said that the WGS constitutes a platform to meet with various authorities around the world to enhance cooperation and exchange ideas, in addition to present the contributions of the Central African Republic.

He thanked the UAE for inviting his country to participate in the summit for the second time, adding that it provides an opportunity to follow-up with governance best practices.

"The UAE and the Central African Republic enjoy solid relations, and we have already started developing them in the infrastructure and mining fields, as well as planning activities in the field of training," he added.

The President of the Central African Republic stated that his attendance at the WGS this year will contribute to strengthening cooperation with the UAE towards broader horizons in the future.