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UAE, Chad discuss relations, regional and global issues
Gulf Today
|April 19, 2025
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Friday with Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, who is on an official visit to the UAE.
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The discussions explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and also covered a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Welcoming President Déby Itno and his accompanying delegation at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the growing development of UAE-Chad relations in numerous fields.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to broadening cooperation in key sectors such as trade, the economy, investment, energy, and infrastructure, with the goal of advancing shared development and bringing tangible benefits to both countries and their peoples.
Sheikh Mohamed and President Déby Itno also exchanged views on the latest regional developments.
The two leaders underlined the importance of promoting regional stability and resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means, in support of sustainable development and prosperity across the region.
President Déby Itno thanked Sheikh Mohamed for the warm welcome and generous hospitality, and expressed his appreciation for the close cooperation between Chad and the UAE.
This story is from the April 19, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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