The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad.

The Secretary-General expressed his condolences for the recent loss of Chadian peacekeepers in northern Mali and commended Chad for its valuable contribution to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).  They exchanged views on regional developments such as the ongoing crisis in the Central African Republic (CAR), activities of Boko Haram, and the situations in Libya and the Sahel region. The President of the Republic of Chad reiterated his country’s commitment to continue supporting stabilization efforts in Mali and the CAR.