Russian International Minister in N’Djamena

That is the primary official go to of a senior Russian official to Chad since Common Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno got here to energy.

On an African journey, Russian International Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived this afternoon on June 5 in N’Djamena. Chad is the final cease on this tour that took the pinnacle of Russian diplomacy to Guinea, Congo and Burkina.

Greeted by his Chadian counterpart, Abdraman Koumallah, Serguei Lavrov may have a tête-à-tête with President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno early within the night. After leaving the viewers, he’ll maintain a press convention together with his Chadian colleague.

This go to, which is historic, is a part of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation. In January 2024, Vladmir Putin acquired President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno on the Kremplin.

In response to historian Saleh Bakary, the connection between Chad and Russia is predicated on larger schooling and agriculture. With the turmoil in world geopolitics in the meanwhile, Chad’s geographical place is strategic for the powers, says the historian and knowledgeable in peace and safety points.

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