Lieutenant General CHANEGRIHA Said, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army received in audience, this Monday 27th September 2021, at the headquarters of the People's National Army, General Stephen J. TOWNSEND, AFRICOM’s Commander.


      Following the welcoming ceremony and the salute of the national emblem, the two parties discussed during this meeting - in which took part the Secretary General of the Ministry of National Defence, the Forces’ Commanders , the National Gendarmerie, the Heads of Departments and Central Directors of the Ministry of National Defence and the General Staff of the People’s National Army, as well as the members of the American delegation - the determination of the two armies to consolidate the bilateral relations , they also exchanged their points of view on the issues of common interest.


      This visit reflects AFRICOM's interest in the security issues affecting the sub-region and the resulting challenges, particularly those related to stability and sustainable development.


      Furthermore, the Lieutenant General, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, seized the opportunity to express his gratitude to the American party for the medical aid provided to the People's National Army during these sensitive times characterized by the COVID-19 health crisis.

      By the end of the meeting, General Stephen J. TOWNSEND took the time to sign the People's National Army Staff Golden Book.