Russia not Sending Additional Instructors – Ambassador

Russia currently has no plans to send additional military instructors to the Central African Republic (CAR), unless the African country’s government submits a relevant request.

Moscow would be ready to consider it positively, Russian Ambassador in Bangui, Vladimir Titorenko, told Sputnik on Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Titorenko held a meeting with CAR Defence Minister, Marie-Noelle Koyara, to discuss the military and political developments in the country.

This is in the light of the rebels defeat; the Russian-CAR defence cooperation and the potential lifting of the arms embargo.

“Both sides stated that the entire territory of the country went under the control of the legitimate government two days ago,’’ Titorenko said.

He expressed the belief that several weeks would be enough to defeat small groups of rebels who are currently hiding in forests.

“Russia currently has no plans to send additional instructors, as governmental troops control the entire territory of the country.

“However, if we receive such a request from the CAR authorities, Moscow will be ready to consider it positively,’’ Titorenko added.

Russia will continue training personnel for the CAR army, the diplomat pledged.