Chad's Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, H.E. Mr. Chérif Mahamat Zene has bid farewell to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

After six years in the position, Ambassador Rene told the Chairperson how happy he was to have participated in enhancing continental cooperation. He said that as he leaves, he has no doubt that, in spite of the numerous challenges, the Chairperson has the requisite capacity and experience to deliver the expected results. He assured Chairperson of his continued support from New York, where he has been assigned by the Chadian Government.

Dr. Dlamini Zuma, on her part thanked the Ambassador for his enormous support, and looked forward to working closely with Chad to build a prosperous and integrated continent. She enjoined the country to continue playing its important role on the continent and also in the Central African sub-region.