President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s visit to France is sparking wide political debate across Chad, with analysts and observers weighing its significance for the country’s future relations with Paris.

Much of the discussion is centered on the possibility of a renewed security partnership between Chad and France, potentially reshaped under a new framework.

Chadian political analyst Baydessou Soukolgué has described the visit as strategically important, particularly in the context of evolving regional security dynamics and diplomatic realignments.

The visit is seen as a key moment that could redefine Chad’s international partnerships and influence its approach to security and foreign policy in the years ahead.