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Touadera sworn in as new president of CAR

Xinhua, March 31, 2016 Adjust font size:

Faustin Archange Touadera was sworn in as new president of the Central African Republic Wednesday. His election is seen as a sign to end the long-term turmoil which left many killed and homeless in the country.

At the swearing-in ceremony, Touadera said CAR has experienced a big crisis which has come to an end and a new page is open.

Touadera expressed his thanks to the friendly countries, regions and international organizations for their contribution for the normalization of the situation in CAR.

Touadera pledged that the CAR will be built into a peaceful, united and developing country. And for this purpose, the country will reinforce defence and security. In the economic field, Touadera said a reform will be implemented in public finance, while the development of small and medium enterprises will be strengthened.

On foreign affairs, Touadera said his country will promote cooperation with friendly countries, and work with the United Nations and other international organizations.

Touadera, who was prime minister from 2008 to 2013, won the second round presidential election held on Feb. 14, 2016, defeating his opponent Anicet-Georges Dologuele who was also former prime minister. His term will be five years.

Representatives from dozens of countries attended the ceremony. Enditem