Bangui, Central African Republic - August 12, 2024

The Chinese-built air traffic control tower at the M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, was completed on Monday, with President Faustin-Archange Touadera saying the project will contribute to expanding international air routes and promoting flight safety of the country.

A delivery ceremony of the control tower was held at the airport on the same day.

As the major air hub of the country, the M'Poko International Airport now can no longer meet the needs of air traffic due to its old facilities.

The new ten-storied air traffic control tower built by a Chinese company stands 35.33 meters high, in which the usable area has been significantly expanded and many security control facilities have been added.

After the delivery of the tower, the Chinese side will help the country renovate and upgrade the terminal, the fire center and the runway of the airport without affecting the normal operation.

Shotlist:
Bangui, Central African Republic - Aug 12, 2024:
1. Parking lot at Bangui M'Poko International Airport;
2. Photos showing old runway, runway renovated by China at Bangui M'Poko International Airport;
3. SOUNDBITE (French) Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of Central African Republic (CAR) (ending with shots 4-6):
"It is well known that China and the Central African Republic have very good relations and cooperation between the two countries is now on the rise. Today we have just inaugurated this air traffic control tower, and it will enable the regulation of aircraft safety here.";
4. Various of Touadera visiting air traffic control tower; parking apron seen from control tower;
5. Local residents clapping, dance to congratulate inauguration of control tower;
6. Plane taxiing;
7. Various of Chinese-built air traffic control tower;
8. Various of plane taxiing;
9. Garage.

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