# Djibouti-France bilateral relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/djibouti-france-bilateral-relations
> Updated: 2026-09-13T14:00:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Djibouti and France have engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions in Paris to strengthen bilateral cooperation. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh met with President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the implementation of the Defense Cooperation Treaty signed in July 2024, with a focus on regional security in the Horn of Africa and maritime security in the Red Sea.

Beyond defense, the two nations addressed economic development, including French investment in Djibouti’s infrastructure and airport sectors. Cooperation also extends to secondary education reform, space research, scientific cooperation, and climate change mitigation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: France and Bangladesh discuss deepening political and parliamentary ties

A French Senate delegation is visiting Bangladesh to strengthen political ties, with discussions focusing on parliamentary diplomacy and increased economic investment in energy sectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-and-bangladesh-discuss-deepening-political-and-parliamentary-ties

### 2026-09-08: Djibouti and France strengthen bilateral ties in Paris

Djibouti and France held high-level talks in Paris, focusing on defense cooperation, Red Sea maritime security, and economic investments, including secondary education reforms in Djibouti.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/djibouti-and-france-strengthen-bilateral-ties-in-paris

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