During a meeting in Yaoundé on July 15, 2026, Cameroon’s National Assembly President Théodore Datouo welcomed French Senator Ronan Le Gluet to explore ways of strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two nations. The discussions centered on consolidating existing ties through friendship groups and examining future collaboration opportunities.
Building stronger inter-parliamentary relations
The two leaders emphasized the importance of deepening ties between Cameroon’s National Assembly and France’s Senate through their respective friendship groups. Key topics included the welfare of French nationals residing in Cameroon, the upcoming Senate renewal in September 2026, and best practices shared between the institutions.
Advancing development projects under C2D
Progress on development initiatives funded by the Debt Reduction and Development Contract (C2D) was also reviewed, particularly in urban development and infrastructure. Both parties explored additional cooperation avenues in economic and healthcare sectors to further bilateral relations.