French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the signing of a declaration of intent aimed at strengthening the defense partnership between France and Chad, following bilateral talks in Paris with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno.

The agreement signals a significant diplomatic thaw between Paris and N’Djamena following recent periods of tension and adjustments in regional security co-operation.

Alongside military and security ties, Macron highlighted a joint commitment to expand economic and cultural partnerships between both nations.

–ChannelAfrica–