In response to the increasing international pressure, Goukouni stated that Libyan forces were in Chad by government request, and that international mediators should accept the decision of Chad's legitimate government.
Goukouni mencoba menanggapi tekanan internasional dengan menyatakan bahwa pasukan Libya berada di Chad atas permohonan pemerintah Chad, dan para penengah internasional sebaiknya menerima keputusan pemerintahan Chad yang sah.