French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Chadian President Mahamat Déby to Paris to renew relations after a downturn in military cooperation. The invitation was conveyed by France's Ambassador to Chad, Éric Gérard. Chad ended its defense agreement with France in November 2024, asserting sovereignty and control over its defense. Despite speculation of closer ties with Russia, Déby emphasized the importance of mutual respect in new alliances. A recent meeting focused on renewing bilateral cooperation. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)