PROJECTS
Cameroon - Gated Community
Often well known by its English name of "Gated community", the private neighborhood is a gated residential development, secure and managed by an association of owners. It varies in size; it can be a residential complex of ten lots or even a real fenced town of several dozen dwellings. CHARACTERISTICS OF A PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD 1. A restricted-access subdivision: It is the result of a real estate project aimed at offering an advantage to buyers. A fence closes it on itself and protects the social homogeneity of residents as well as the value of real estate. 2. The privatization of public spaces: In a private neighborhood, the normally public space is privatized. In addition, the community assumes the prerogatives of the municipality in this regard, in particular the security and management of streets, parks or facilities made available to residents. 3. A private management regime: Finally, the management of the district is governed by a binding owners' association, with regulations allowing in particular to determine the profile of owners and tenants as well as uses. The competences assumed by the co-ownership imply a personal and/or financial participation of the residents. THE MOTIVATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL SELF-LOCKDOWN 1. Residential self-enclosure is a means of sheltering oneself from the ordinary world, in an exclusive setting and in accordance with one's desires for self-satisfaction which include prestige, self-segregation, security. 2. Prestige: a place of exclusive services. The enclosure gives a handpicked community the exclusive enjoyment of an exceptional site and the services associated with it. It is also an outward sign of wealth. 3. Between oneself: The selection of residents. The co-ownership regulations guarantee social homogeneity, which creates a club effect. It makes it possible to discriminate between residents based on specific characteristics, which may relate to standard of living, age, tastes, religion or values. The regulations also subject residents to rules of life that frame and limit individual freedom (Le Goix, 2003) for the comfort of ALL. 4. Security: Visitor control Access to the subdivision is controlled by a security system, which can range from a light barrier to the presence of armed guards depending on the decisions of the co-ownership association. The objective is to prohibit uncontrolled access to non-residents to protect the exclusivity of the place and provide a feeling of security, which is all the more important in contexts of urban insecurity.
Support the development of agricultural and agri-food SMEs
Les petites et moyennes entreprises du secteur agricole jouent un rôle clé dans la réduction de la pauvreté. Mais pour réaliser pleinement leur potentiel, elles doivent dépasser certaines contraintes comme la difficulté d'accès au financement. L'AFD accompagne le Cameroun afin de mettre en place des outils propices au développement de ces PME. Contexte Le secteur rural camerounais est un pilier stratégique pour la réduction de la pauvreté, l’accélération de la croissance et la création d’emplois. En effet, sur le plan social, le milieu rural concerne 50 % de la population du Cameroun et joue un grand rôle dans la stabilité sociale du pays : création d'emplois, cadre de vie, équilibres régionaux. Sur le plan économique, les productions de l'agriculture, de l'élevage des pêches et de l'exploitation forestière représentent environ 20 % du PIB. À cet effet, les PME agricoles et agroalimentaires (PMEAA) apparaissent comme un important vivier pour la croissance encore largement sous-exploité du fait de nombreuses contraintes (difficultés d’accès au crédit ou aux techniques de gestion par exemple). L’enjeu de l’appui aux PMEAA est de mettre en place des outils pérennes qui constitueront un environnement de services, financiers et non financiers, viable et persistant. Descriptif Très concrètement, le programme vise à institutionnaliser trois outils de politiques publiques qui sont : •un fonds de refinancement pour des crédits moyens termes, •un fonds de « chèque conseil-formation-services » pour accompagner les porteurs de projets, •un dispositif de collecte et d’échanges d’informations technico-économiques entre les acteurs. Impacts •Mise en place d’instruments pérennes d’appui au secteur : ligne de refinancement, fonds de chèque conseil-formation-services, dispositif de collecte et d’échanges d’informations. •Développement des activités de production, de transformation et de commercialisation des produits agricoles portées par des PMEAA. •Renforcement des capacités du ministère en charge du développement des PMEAA pour piloter des politiques publiques. Small and medium enterprises in the agricultural sector play a key role in poverty reduction. But to fully realize their potential, they must overcome certain constraints such as the difficulty of access to financing. AFD is supporting Cameroon to put in place tools conducive to the development of these SMEs. context The Cameroonian rural sector is a strategic pillar for reducing poverty, accelerating growth and creating jobs. Indeed, on the social level, the rural environment concerns 50% of the population of Cameroon and plays a major role in the social stability of the country: job creation, living environment, regional balances. Economically, the production of agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry represent about 20% of GDP. To this end, agricultural and agri-food SMEs (SMEAA) appear to be an important breeding ground for growth that is still largely under-exploited due to numerous constraints (difficulties in accessing credit or management techniques, for example). The challenge of supporting PMEAAs is to put in place long-lasting tools that will constitute an environment of financial and non-financial services that is viable and persistent. Description Very concretely, the program aims to institutionalize three public policy tools which are: • a refinancing fund for medium-term loans, • an “advice-training-services voucher” fund to support project leaders, • a system for collecting and exchanging technical and economic information between the actors. impacts • Establishment of long-term support instruments for the sector: refinancing line, advice-training-services check fund, mechanism for collecting and exchanging information. • Development of production, processing and marketing of agricultural products carried out by PMEAAs. • Strengthening of the capacities of the ministry in charge of the development of SMEAA to pilot public policies.
Cameroon's main projects in the digital sector, ICT, Telecoms by 2030!
Cameroon being engaged in its decentralization program which has recently taken a significant step with the establishment of regions and the election of regional councilors and presidents of regions, the effective and efficient participation of all populations, and especially groups vulnerable and marginalized, is a priority and a major challenge for the government. The SND30 therefore provides, within the framework of decentralization, for an increased digitization of citizen participation within the framework of “open government”. Specific texts are expected to define the contours of the concrete projects to be implemented within the framework of this “open government”. This is to comply with good practices enshrined in the African Charter of Values and Principles of Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development. These few projects therefore constitute the compass that should guide government action in the digital sector. They are those that the Cameroonian government plans to achieve by 2030, as they are included in its National Development Strategy 2020-2030. It is not excluded that a new Digital Strategic Plan backed by this SND30 will be set up to provide more details and why not register new subsidiary projects, given that Digital Strategic Plan 2015 - 2020 has expired with results rather mixed. This time, promises the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion NGUTE, "aware of the extent of the reforms and investments planned in this strategy, which marks a decisive step in the country's march towards emergence, the government intends to devote itself fully to it, counting on the dynamism of the private sector, the involvement of civil society, the mobilization of the populations and the support of economic, technical and financial partners". Hopefully so!
Cameroon wants to produce 25% renewable energy by 2030
Lors de la présentation d’une étude à charge contre la faible utilisation des énergies renouvelables du Cameroun Le ministère de l’eau et de l’énergie a souhaité renverser la vapeur. En effet le ministère a annoncé vouloir développer le mix énergétique actuel du Cameroun. Pour cela, il lance un plan d’envergure souhaitant faire passer les énergies renouvelables, actuellement à 1% de la production d’énergie, à 25% de la capacité de production du pays. L’étude à charge relevait que 10 millions de personnes sont privées d’électricité à cause de la sous exploitation des capacités de production. La même source souligne que pour atteindre les 25% en 2030, les autorités camerounaises ont lancé divers projets augmentant ainsi les investissements dans les énergies renouvelables. Ainsi, les 25% d’énergies renouvelables seront répartis à hauteur de 11% pour l’hydroélectricité, 7% pour la biomasse, 6% pour l’énergie solaire photovoltaïque et 1% de l’énergie éolienne. Le ministère annonce également vouloir rééquilibrer les capacités de production des sources d’énergies, afin de diminuer l’hégémonie actuelle de la production d’électricité verte par les projets hydroélectriques. «Le pays a lancé par exemple en 2017, un projet d’électrification de 1000 localités rurales par système photovoltaïque. Ce méga projet a déjà permis de couvrir 350 localités dans le pays », explique le document. Dans un futur proche, Yaoundé prévoit le développement de 50 centrales solaires. Aussi, rapporte-t-on qu’il a été répertorié 148 sites représentant un potentiel de 5KW à 500KW et 17 sites représentant un potentiel de 10 MW.
Cameroon's main projects in the digital sector, ICT, Telecoms by 2030!
Designed as a real show of force, the Russia-Africa summit was a success for the master of the Kremlin. Although no major announcements have been made. Declaration of the First Russia-Africa Summit (Sochi, October 24, 2019) We, Heads of State and Government of the Russian Federation and of the African States recognized by the United Nations (the United Nations) (hereinafter also referred to as "the Russian Federation and the African States"), and the representatives of leading African regional economic organizations, gathered on October 24, 2019 in Sochi (Russian Federation) to participate in the first Russia-Africa Summit, basing ourselves on the existing friendly relations between the Russian Federation and African states and the traditions of common struggle for the decolonization and establishment of the independence of African states, as well as on the considerable experience of comprehensive cooperation and mutually beneficial serving the interests of our peoples, Committed to the fundamental principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as to the norms of international law, and noting the need for their strict observance by all States, expressing the firm determination to contribute by all means to international peace and security, to the construction of a fairer and more equitable system of international relations, based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity , non-interference in the internal affairs of States, the preservation of national identity and the diversity of civilizations, noting the coincidence or proximity of approaches to many issues on the global and regional agenda, sharing and supporting the goals of African States enshrined in their social and economic program "Agenda 2063" adopted in January 2015 during the 24th Assembly of the African Union, as well as those of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development approved by United Nations General Assembly resolution 70/1 of September 25, 2015, confirming the firm commitment to the progressive development of all-out interaction between Russia, African states and leading African sub-regional organizations, acting in accordance with the norms of national legislation of the Russian Federation and African States, have agreed as follows: Creation of the dialogue partnership mechanism 1. Establishing the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum to coordinate the development of Russian-African relations, determining as its supreme body the Russia-Africa Summit to be convened every three years. 2. During the inter-summit period, hold annual political consultations in the Russian Federation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and African States who are current, previous and incoming Chairpersons of the African Union. Political cooperation 3. Develop a fair dialogue taking into account the interests of the Russian Federation and African states on the basis of a polycentric world order. To speak out against the revision of the principles and norms of universally recognized international law and of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as against the practice of unilateral measures and the imposition of approaches which undermine the common interests of the international community in general . 4. To cooperate closely in the realization of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, to ensure the active role of the United Nations in international affairs, especially with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security. Coordinate efforts in the area of reforming the United Nations, including its Security Council, and building the capacity of the United Nations to deal with global challenges and threats, both current and future. 5. Strengthen overall management, consider the need to reform the United Nations Security Council in light of geopolitical realities in order to give it a more representative character through broad participation of African States. 6. Hold ordinary and extraordinary consultations between the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation and the Permanent Missions of African States to the United Nations. Further increase the level of contacts and coordination between Russia and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council representing African states for the purpose of working together to promote common interests. 7. Expand cooperation in other international organizations, resort more often to the practice of mutual support when electing their governing bodies and making decisions on issues of particular importance to the Russian Federation and the states Africans. 8. Contribute to deepening the BRICS-Africa partnership, the interaction between BRICS States and African States aimed at strengthening the collective mechanisms of global management within the framework of the multipolar system of international relations, with a significant role of developing countries. developing and emerging countries, as well as to ensure their sustainable social and economic development in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 9. Intensify Russian-African interparliamentary contacts, coordinate efforts to ensure decision-making and adoption of favorable resolutions for the Russian Federation and African states during international parliamentary events. Contribute to the establishment of regular dialogue between the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the national parliaments of African countries, as well as the creation of bilateral friendship groups between them. 10. Develop people-to-people contacts between Russia and African states by taking advantage of the possibilities offered by non-governmental organizations and various forums, including youth ones. Security Assurance Interaction 11. Promote the development of cooperation to combat traditional and modern challenges in the field of security, above all international terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as well as extremism, transnational crime, illicit drug trafficking , psychotropic substances and their precursors. Cooperate on the course counter-terrorism and anti-extremism on the basis of international law, above all the Charter of the United Nations, the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. 12. In order to combat organized crime, illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in human beings, illicit arms trafficking, money laundering, illegal immigration and piracy, intensify contacts between law enforcement bodies of public order and special services of the Russian Federation and African states, in particular between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and police cooperation organizations of African states. 13. Coordinate efforts and exchange experience in the field of countering terrorism and extremism, including within the framework of joint programs for capacity building of interested African States and peacekeeping personnel, carried out in specialized training institutions of the Russian Federation and African states. 14. Urge the international community to undertake further common actions and apply more complex efforts to fight against all terrorist groups regardless of their forms and ideologies, as well as against the further increase in organized crime in order to eliminate the terrorist threat. Call on all United Nations Member States to continue concrete actions and measures to develop legislation regarding the regulation of social media activity, the prohibition or limitation of the use of non-governmental and charitable organizations for unlawful purposes, as well as the prosecution of persons and organizations providing any form of support to entities or persons involved in terrorist activity, including by continuing measures aimed at preventing the recruitment of members of terrorist groups and promoting the elimination of sources of terrorist financing. 15. Pursue close cooperation for the resolution and prevention of conflicts in Africa within the framework of the realization of the initiative of the African Union for the cessation of hostilities in Africa by 2020. The principle of "African solutions to African problems" must remain fundamental for the settlement of conflicts. 16. Cooperate to ensure the integrity, viability and universalization of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons which has confirmed the potential of the balanced structure of obligations enshrined therein on three key components – non-proliferation nuclear weapons, peaceful use of nuclear energy, disarmament. Oppose attempts to destabilize the existing architecture of international legal agreements on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. 17. Undertake joint efforts aimed at preventing the arms race in outer space. Work together within the framework of international organizations and relevant forums in order to promote the various constructive initiatives aimed at the use of space for peaceful purposes. Support efforts to develop a legally binding multilateral instrument to establish reliable safeguards for the non-deployment of all types of weapons in Earth orbit, based on the treaty's draft on the prevention of the deployment of weapons in the space and the use of force or the threat of force against space objects. Declare in relevant international forums that the Russian Federation and African States, while noting the policy of non-first deployment of weapons in outer space declared by the Russian Federation, will make all possible efforts to prevent the transformation of space into a theater of military confrontation and to ensure the security of activities in space. Call on all countries with space capabilities to follow their example. Examine the possibilities of cooperation between the Russian Federation and African states in the use of space for peaceful purposes and develop cooperation and exchange of technical data with the African Space Agency. 18. The Russian Federation and African States which are parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of Biological Weapons of 16 December 1971 (BTWC) and the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons of 13 January 1993 (CWC), s oblige to respect and strengthen the said Conventions, including through the adoption of the Protocol to the BTWC which provides, among other things, an effective mechanism for the verification of their implementation. Undertake active joint efforts to address suspicious activity from an CABT perspective. The Russian Federation and the African States parties to the BTWC and the CWC stress the inadmissibility of the creation of international mechanisms which duplicate the functions of the BTWC by bypassing the United Nations Security Council. In response to the threats of chemical and biological terrorism, the Russian Federation and the African states parties to the BTWC and the CWC insist on the need to launch multilateral negotiations on an international convention for the suppression of acts of chemical and biological terrorism. 19. Undertake efforts to improve the international security situation, gradually increase the level of inter-State confidence and strengthen global and regional stability based on the principle of equal and indivisible security for all States. Pay particular attention in this context to maintaining and strengthening the international arms control and non-proliferation architecture. 20. Intensify cooperation in the area of post-conflict reconstruction and development on the African continent through the implementation of capacity building programs and infrastructure projects. Commend the role that the African Union Center for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development can play towards this end. 21. Express concern that modern information and communications technologies may be used for purposes incompatible with the objectives of maintaining international peace, security and stability, including for terrorist purposes and other criminal purposes. Promote the development of Russian-African cooperation in the field of international computer security. Undertake efforts to consolidate positions and coordinate actions within relevant international platforms. 22. Cooperate in the field of information and communication technologies based on the need to work more under the aegis of the United Nations on the rules of responsible behavior of States in the information space establishing the principles of non-recourse to force, respect for State sovereignty, non-interference in the internal affairs of States and providing for the use of such technologies only for peaceful purposes, and also support the efforts of the international community aimed at the prevention conflicts in the information space and the reduction of the "digital divide". Economic and trade cooperation 23. Unite efforts to facilitate trade, investment and sustainable development in order to make the global economic system more social. Oppose all manifestations of unilateralism, protectionism and discrimination, support the world trade regime based on the rules of the World Trade Organization. 24. Support Russian and African entrepreneurs in their exploration of mutually beneficial cooperation avenues. The participants of the Russia-Africa Summit highly appreciate the results of the extraordinary summit of the African Union which took place in Niamey (Republic of Niger) in July 2019, including the creation of the Free Trade Area on the African continent. The Russian Federation expresses its willingness to collaborate with African States in trade, industry and the simplification of investment activity, while considering ways to support the efforts of African States for the encouragement of interaction between them, infrastructure development and industrialization. 25. Take steps to identify promising vectors of economic, trade and investment partnership between the Russian Federation and the African Union, as well as Africa's major regional organizations – the Arab Maghreb Union, the G5 Sahel, the Southern African Development Community, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, the East African Community, the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States, Intergovernmental Organization for Development. 26. Make efforts to significantly increase the turnover between the Russian Federation and African states, diversify its nomenclature, including by increasing the share of agricultural production in imports and exports. Help the functioning of existing bilateral Russian-African intergovernmental commissions and committees for trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation, to facilitate the creation of new such partnership mechanisms between the Russian Federation and African states. Encourage the active participation of business circles in exhibitions, fairs and congresses in Russia and African states, develop the practice of exchanging business missions. 27. Promote the development of trade and economic cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Community and African states. 28. Facilitate the development of cooperation to ensure energy security, including the diversification of energy resources, the use of renewable energies and the implementation of joint projects in the field of civil nuclear energy. Pursue the mutually beneficial interaction in the field of oil and gas. 29. Provide necessary assistance to major Russian companies working in African markets and to entrepreneurs from African states planning to work in the Russian Federation by ensuring mutual improvement of the investment and business climate and providing possible targeted preferences. 30. Waging a common struggle against political diktat and monetary blackmail in global trade and economic cooperation, suppressing the desire of some countries to appropriate the exclusive right to determine the relevance and acceptable parameters of legitimate interaction between d other countries, avoid manipulation of the requirements of the global non-proliferation regime in order to exert pressure on undesirable states and provoke unfair competition. Judicial cooperation 31. Remain committed to the principles of international law as reflected in the Charter of the United Nations and in the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations of October 24, 1970. 32. Emphasize that the principle of sovereign equality is particularly important for ensuring the stability of international relations. 33. Remain committed to the principle that States refrain from the use of force or the threat of force in violation of the Charter of the United Nations, and condemn unilateral military interventions. 34. Support the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of States and condemn as a violation of this principle any interference by certain States in the internal affairs of other States in order to organize the removal of legitimate governments. To consider the extraterritorial application of national law by States in violation of international law as one of the examples of the violation of the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of States. 35. Reaffirm the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, thus promoting detente and the establishment of peaceful cooperation between States. 36. Share the view that the implementation in good faith of universally recognized principles and norms of international law excludes the practice of double standards or the imposition by some States of their will on other States. Consider the application of unilateral coercive measures not based on international law, also known as unilateral sanctions, as an example of such practice. The application of unilateral coercive measures by States in addition to the measures taken by the United Nations Security Council can deprive the latter of purpose and objectives, undermine their integrity and their effectiveness. 37. Underline the permanent importance for the Russian Federation and African States of the universally recognized principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, which has become the legal framework of the decolonization process. Scientific, technical, humanitarian and IT cooperation 38. Facilitate cooperation in the field of joint scientific research projects, expansion of contacts between universities and major research centers of the Russian Federation and African states, organization of scientific conferences and seminars, encourage further exchanges, joint education, cooperation in the academic, cultural, education, technology, sports, health, tourism and media spheres. 39. Strengthen national public health systems and increase their reliability and stability in the fight against epidemics, pandemics and other problems in the field of public health. Common efforts should aim, among other things, at developing national and local capacities by consolidating competent, productive, accountable, transparent, equitable and state-controllable public health systems, which should improve the quality of medical services. base, increase the number of research and development, strengthen the economic capacities of medical service providers. 40. Examine the possibility of cooperation in the field of prevention and management of natural disasters and epidemics, discuss means of strengthening cooperation in such areas as humanitarian aid, the fight against climate change, drought and desertification, disaster prevention and management, as well as emergency monitoring and forecasting. 41. Develop cooperation in the field of education, establish vocational training programs and academic exchanges in order to promote social stability by protecting and empowering people, above all young people, women and people with disabilities , by facilitating access to education, technical and vocational training. The participants of the Russia-Africa summit confirmed that quality education and the development of skills of the application of knowledge acquired by young people and women can become a driving force for structural economic transformations and industrialization in the States African countries, as well as a basis for building the industrial potential essential for economic diversification. 42. Respect the diversity of civilizations and emphasize its advantages, insist that people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges are extremely important for the development of mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation between the peoples of the Russian Federation and African states. Encourage further exchanges, mutual education and cooperation in the field of culture and education. 43. Expand cooperation in the information sphere, including strengthening relations between national media, exchange of content, training, including continuous training, of journalists, contacts across relevant ministries and agencies. Strengthen the legal and contractual framework for cooperation in the field of communication and the media. Promote the mutual integration of Russian and African media into national digital antenna and cable networks. Promote the opening of Russian and African media offices in the respective territories of African countries and the Russian Federation. 44. Examine the prospects for scientific and technical cooperation in the field of the use of outer space for peaceful purposes. Environmental cooperation 45. Intensify efforts to combat climate change in Africa, ensure the transfer of relevant technologies, build capacities and expand opportunities for African States to improve their viability and capacity to adapt to the negative consequences of climate change. 46. Welcome the results of the Climate Change Summit held on 23 September 2019 in New York on the initiative of the Secretary General of the United Nations and support the joint call for action aimed at ensuring the adaptation and resilience of States to the negative consequences of climate change. Encourage countries to join this call and take relevant action, especially in Africa. 47. Call for a targeted and comprehensive process for the replenishment of resources from the Green Climate Fund and for the intensification of efforts to combat climate change, while emphasizing that funding for measures to combat climate change does not must not lead to an increase in the debt of States, especially African States, nor threaten their sovereignty.
H.E. Nicolay RATSIBORINSKY, Ambassador of the Republic of Russia to Cameroon was received in audience, Friday, May 29, 2015, by the President of the Republic, H.E.M. Paul BIYA. The Russian diplomat was carrying a closed envelope from President Vladimir Putin addressed to his Cameroonian counterpart. The exchange that followed focused on an assessment of the state of cooperation between Yaoundé and Moscow. Speaking to the press at the end of this one-hour interview, the Russian Ambassador said he had given the Head of State a message from his Russian counterpart. Mr. Nicolay RATSIBORINSKY, then declared to have addressed his congratulations to the President of the Republic for the patriotic spirit which marked the brilliant celebration of the 43rd edition of the national day of the unity of Cameroon. Referring to the context of the war against terrorism, the Russian envoy welcomed the solidarity shown by the African community, in particular the countries of Central Africa and those of West Africa, in the fight against the terrorist sect Boko-Haram. "For Moscow, this demonstrates that when African countries come together and take their destiny into their own hands, they are able to solve their own problems, manage their own destiny, effectively," he said. With regard to cooperation between our two countries, Mr. Nicolay RATSIBORINSKY reiterated the multifaceted support of his country to Cameroon. A Russian-flagged boat carrying humanitarian aid will arrive in Douala in the coming days, he revealed. In terms of security, training will soon be organized in Cameroon by experts from Russia in the fields of fire safety. To strengthen this cooperation, he said that visits at ministerial level are underway in Russia. This is the case, he quoted, of the Cameroonian Minister of Justice, Mr. Laurent ESSO who recently signed in Pietersburg, two cooperation agreements with Russia in the judicial field. In the same vein, the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Mr. René SADI is on Monday, June 1, 2015, visiting Moscow to discuss the prospects for cooperation between our two countries. In terms of military and defense cooperation, he mentioned the signing in Yaoundé, on April 15, 2015, of the military and technical cooperation agreement between our two countries. Economically, our country will benefit from Russian expertise in the field of industry and energy, with the participation of banks and large companies from Russia. It is on this note, rich in prospects, that Ambassador RATSIBORINSKY, declared that the pre-conditions favorable to a new impetus of cooperation between Russia and Cameroon are met.