Chad and Guinea-Bissau have pledged to strengthen their friendship and cooperation.
Guinea-Bissau’s transition president, General Horta N’Ta, met Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno on August 10, and the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral relations.
The meeting was described as a reaffirmation of the “excellent ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation” between the West African and Central African states.
N’Ta was in Chad as the guest of honor for celebrations marking the country’s 66th anniversary of independence. The visit was his first trip abroad since Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities appointed him transitional president on November 27.
Guinea-Bissau’s military-led administration has faced diplomatic pressure since the takeover that removed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló shortly before provisional results from presidential and legislative elections were expected.
The transitional authorities have committed to holding fresh presidential and legislative elections on December 6. A constitutional referendum is also expected on August 30. Under the transitional charter, N’Ta is barred from contesting the elections. The visit is an opportunity for Guinea-Bissau’s leader to strengthen his legitimacy as the election deadline approaches and as Bissau works to overcome diplomatic isolation.
Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno visited Bissau in May 2025, where the two countries signed several sectoral agreements covering foreign affairs, defense, and trade. Guinea-Bissau's then-President Embaló later visited N'Djamena in July 2025 for talks focused on implementing the accords and maintaining consultations on shared concerns.
