Chad and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas have formally inaugurated diplomatic relations, marked by the signing of a joint communiqué in New York.
The official document was signed on July 16 by Mouctar Abakar, Chad’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, alongside his Bahamian counterpart, Stan James.
This communiqué outlines a commitment from both nations to foster cooperation and friendship. Their partnership will be founded on the principles of sovereign equality, mutual respect for national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, an island nation nestled in the Caribbean, gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1973. Home to approximately 420,000 residents, its economy thrives on tourism and financial services. Globally recognized as a leading offshore financial hub, the Bahamas is often characterized as a tax haven due to its attractive tax policies and robust international financial sector.
The formal establishment of these diplomatic ties reflects N’Djamena’s clear strategic objective to broaden and strengthen its collaborations with various states across the international community.
