In a telephone conversation held on July 22, 2025, Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirming the enduring partnership between the two nations, according to a statement from the Djiboutian presidency.
The exchange began with warm reflections on the historical friendship and cooperation binding Djibouti and France.
The two leaders reiterated their shared commitment to maintaining regular consultations and dialogue as part of their longstanding bilateral relationship.
During the conversation, President Guelleh and President Macron reviewed the status of ongoing development projects between their countries. A central point of discussion was the mobilization of funding for Djibouti’s proposed new international airport, a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting regional connectivity.
The leaders also expressed mutual satisfaction regarding the ratification of the Defence Cooperation Treaty (TCMD), signed in Paris on July 24 last year. This milestone is seen as a testament to the strengthening defence ties between Djibouti and France.
In addition, both Presidents welcomed the ratification of the BBNJ Treaty—an international agreement concerning the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Beyond bilateral cooperation, the call touched on broader regional and global concerns.
The two Heads of State delved into matters of mutual strategic interest, particularly in relation to the Horn of Africa, the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and the volatile situation surrounding the Red Sea. President Guelleh emphasized Djibouti’s vital role as a stabilizing force in this geopolitically sensitive area.
On the global stage, the leaders turned their attention to urgent international issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, signaling their shared concern and the need for collective diplomatic engagement.
The discussion underscored the deepening of Franco-Djiboutian relations and the mutual desire to work together on regional peace, economic development, and global security.
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