The Government of India has appointed Shri Venkataraman Vajapayajula (YOA: 2005) as the Ambassador of India to the Central African Republic (CAR). He will concurrently hold this position while continuing his current role as the Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with residence in Kinshasa.
Expanding Diplomatic Engagement in Central Africa
🔹 With this dual accreditation, India seeks to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and developmental cooperation with the Central African Republic, a nation rich in natural resources and strategic regional influence.
🔹 This appointment reflects India’s commitment to enhancing ties with the Central African region, focusing on trade, investment, capacity building, and people-to-people relations.
India-Central African Republic Relations
✅ Development Partnership: India has extended concessional credit lines to CAR for infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
✅ Capacity Building: Indian technical and educational training programs (ITEC) support CAR’s human resource development.
✅ Economic Cooperation: India is exploring greater trade and investment opportunities, particularly in mining, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors.
Strengthening Regional Ties
Shri Vajapayajula’s expanded role will enhance India’s outreach in Central Africa, fostering greater diplomatic collaboration and economic partnerships.
He is expected to assume his new responsibilities shortly.