Historic infrastructure pact signed between Algeria and Chad

In a significant move to bolster bilateral ties, Algeria and Chad have inked a landmark agreement in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and advancing the trans-Saharan highway project. The accord, signed during a high-level coordination meeting, underscores the growing momentum in cross-border cooperation between the two nations.

New framework agreement to fast-track key projects

Under the newly signed pact, both countries have agreed to streamline procedures for executing public works and infrastructure initiatives, aligning with commitments made during a bilateral summit held in Algiers last April. The deal is set to inject fresh impetus into long-standing cooperation frameworks, with a particular focus on cross-border connectivity.

Key officials seal the agreement

The memorandum was formally signed by Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, and Amir Idriss Kourda, Chad’s Minister of Infrastructure, Road Unblocking, and Maintenance. The ceremony took place on the second day of an Algerian delegation’s working visit to Chad, highlighting the depth of ongoing diplomatic engagement.

Attendees included senior officials from both nations, such as the Director General of Algeria’s Agency for International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development, the Algerian Ambassador to Chad, and executives from Algeria’s Cosider Group and the National Public Works Company (SNTP). On the Chadian side, delegates included the Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and key technical advisors.

Chad reports rapid progress on bilateral initiatives

During the meeting, Chad’s Minister of Infrastructure affirmed that bilateral projects are advancing at an encouraging pace. Since the April agreements were inked in Algiers, concrete steps have been taken, including joint technical assessments and the initiation of feasibility studies for the trans-Saharan highway’s route through Chadian territory.

The highway, once completed, is expected to serve as a vital trade and transit corridor, enhancing regional integration and economic connectivity between North and West Africa.