Russian foreign minister wraps Africa tour with working visit in Chad

Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov landed in N’Djamena, Chad on Wednesday (Jun. 5). He was wrapping up an Africa tour which included stops to Guinea, the Republic of Congo, and Burkina Faso.

During his working visit, the veteran minisiter met with his Chadian counterpart Abderaman Koulamallah.

Central Africa and western Africa have been considered as France’s sphere of influence for decades. Lavrov emphasized that Russia’s relations with Chad are not directed against other countries.

“I can guarantee you that our friendship with Chad will not affect our…