This was reported on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

It is noted that "a thorough exchange of views took place on the issues of a peaceful settlement in the CAR, the important role of the UN mission in normalizing the situation in the country was confirmed."

"Vershinin emphasized the principled position of Russia in favor of progressive easing of the UN Security Council sanctions regime against the Central African Republic in order to assist Bangui in strengthening the national army and law enforcement forces," the message says.

It was also noted that "Russia will continue to actively participate in accompanying the peace process in the country, including on the" platform "of the UN Security Council, and develop interaction with the Central African authorities."

Earlier it was reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with the President of the Central African Republic (CAR) Faustin-Arrange Touadera.