<p>Despite political progress in recent years, difficult challenges remain for the Central African Republic (CAR). The country continues to be marked by violence and instability. CAR authorities maintain control of the capital, but lawlessness in other parts of the state has resulted in armed groups controlling over 70 per cent of the country.</p><p>I met President Touadera at the UN General Assembly in September 2018. I stressed the UK’s continued commitment to working with international organisations such as the UN and EU in support of CAR’s efforts towards peace and stability.</p>