Pierre de Villiers, French Chief of the Defence Staff, says France will help Cameroon to battle Boko Haram terrorist group that had carried out a spate of attacks in the country over the past two years.
France to help Cameroon to combat group
"My country, France, will thus join Cameroon and other member countries in a bid to completely eliminate this terrorist group and restore peace to the country.
France to help Cameroon to combat Boko Haram
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Villiers made the pledge after a one-hour meeting with Cameroonian President Paul Biya in Yaoundé on Thursday.
He said this had become imperative because fighting terrorism was a very important global issue and Cameroon was playing an important role in it.
"I am happy that I was received by President Paul Biya which has been the main point of my visit to Cameroon.
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"I am here to express my country's support in combating the Boko Haram terrorist group", he said.
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