Djibouti Foreign Minister Hosts French Defence Institute Delegation

Djibouti, 26 January 2026 Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar on Saturday hosted a delegation from the French Institute of Higher National Defence Studies (IHEDN), highlighting the country’s role as a stable partner in a strategically important region.

The meeting, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Djibouti, brought together civil and military officials from both countries.

In his remarks, Omar outlined Djibouti’s foreign policy, describing them as a continuation of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh’s vision. He stressed the country’s position as a pillar of stability and dialogue in the Horn of Africa, a region critical for international exchanges and maritime security.

“Djibouti works for a diplomacy of peace, balance and cooperation, attentive to security realities but resolutely development oriented,” the minister said.