Kananathan in Chad for investiture of new president

Ambassador ‘Kana’ Kananathan, Sri Lanka’s envoy in Kenya, last week attended the investiture ceremony of Chad’s new President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, at N’Djamena, the capital of Chad.

After the ceremony, Ambassador Kananathan personally congratulated President Déby, emphasizing their longstanding friendship and mutual respect. He conveyed his heartfelt congratulations and highlighted the strengthening bond between Sri Lanka and Chad.

Kananathan remarked, “Today is a significant day for Chad and its people. As a close friend and ally, I am proud to support President Déby as he begins this new chapter of leadership.”

President Mahamat Idriss Déby assumed power three years ago following the death of his father, Idriss Déby, who had ruled Chad with an iron fist for three decades. Although Déby Jr. initially promised to hold elections within 18 months, his government postponed the elections and permitted him to run for president.

Chad was the first among several countries in the region to experience coups over the past four years and subsequently hold elections.Ambassador Kananathan’s attendance at this event underscores the ongoing strong diplomatic relations and lasting friendship between Sri Lanka and Chad.