Burkina Faso – Chad: A shared vision of sovereignty by Presidents Ibrahim TRAORÉ and Mahamat Idriss DEBY ITNO
The President of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss DEBY ITNO, arrived in Ouagadougou this Friday for an official visit. He is participating in the opening of the 29th edition of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), where his country is the guest of honor. This visit demonstrates the commitment of both nations to work together to strengthen culture and cooperation between their peoples.
Beyond FESPACO, this meeting between the Chadian President and his Burkinabe counterpart, Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ, is an opportunity to discuss important matters. Both heads of state share a common vision of sovereignty and have decided to remove French troops from their respective territories. This decision symbolizes their will to defend the independence of their countries and to strengthen their military and political autonomy.
This visit marks an important step in strengthening the ties between Burkina Faso and Chad. By working together, the two countries show their commitment to building solid cooperation based on mutual respect and friendship between their peoples.
