By Djinodji SOLMENGAR Rodrigue
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chad’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Mahamat Tahir Orozi, has officially presented his letters of credence to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, marking the formal start of his diplomatic mission in Washington.
According to a communiqué issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Chad in Washington, the credential presentation ceremony took place at the White House on May 21, 2026.
The communiqué states that Ambassador Orozi, serving as “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chad to the United States of America,” submitted his credentials to President Trump during the official ceremony.
The Embassy further noted that the two sides “reaffirmed their common will to work toward the strengthening and consolidation of the ties of friendship, cooperation and partnership between the two countries,” emphasizing that such efforts are aimed at serving the mutual interests of both the Chadian and American peoples.
The communiqué also underlined the commitment of the Chadian diplomatic mission in Washington to “actively work toward strengthening the excellent relations between the two nations.”
The presentation of credentials is a key diplomatic step that formally accredits an ambassador to represent his country before the host nation’s government. For Ambassador Mahamat Tahir Orozi, the ceremony signals the beginning of a mission expected to focus on deepening bilateral cooperation between Chad and the United States across areas of mutual interest.
