Egypt and Chad have strengthened their bilateral relations by signing several cooperation agreements during the fourth session of the Egyptian–Chadian Joint Committee in N'Djamena. The Egyptian delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, included several ministers and business leaders. The agreements aim to enhance cooperation in various fields, including infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Abdelatty conveyed President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi's greetings to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral relations.
The Egyptian and Chadian sides discussed progress on the El Gran Corridor Company, a joint initiative aimed at establishing logistics zones, developing agricultural projects, and boosting Chad's meat exports. Abdelatty also highlighted the success of an Egyptian medical convoy that visited Chad in April, performing over 500 surgeries and providing medical equipment. The construction of the Alexandria University branch in N'Djamena has been completed, and Egypt continues to provide technical, security, and capacity-building programs through the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development.
Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir reaffirmed Egypt's support for Chad's infrastructure development plans, including the planned Egypt–Libya–Chad highway, a strategic corridor linking North and Central Africa. The El Gran Corridor Company will support the development of logistics zones, and Egyptian transport companies will participate in development projects in Chad. Health Minister Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar said Egypt is ready to dispatch additional medical convoys to Chad and provide training for Chadian healthcare professionals.
Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa announced that the new Alexandria University campus in N'Djamena will accommodate 6,000 students and include a medical centre. The university will introduce new programs in nursing, engineering, and computer science, serving students from Chad and neighbouring countries. The two sides also discussed cooperation in culture and tourism, including plans to establish a national museum in Chad and organize joint cultural events.
The Egyptian and Chadian sides signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation in health, culture, civil aviation, and tourism. Abdelatty held separate talks with his Chadian counterpart, Abdallah Saber Fadoul, reviewing preparations for the Egyptian–Chadian Business Forum. They discussed ways to increase trade and encourage greater participation by Egyptian companies in Chad's development projects.
Abdelatty briefed his counterpart on preparations for the Alamein Africa Forum, scheduled for October 4. The two ministers exchanged views on regional developments, particularly in the Sahel and Sudan. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, rejecting the establishment of parallel entities.
Abdelatty also met Edou Haji, executive secretary of the Community of Sahel–Saharan States (CEN-SAD), calling for revitalizing the regional bloc and strengthening its mechanisms to address security challenges. He highlighted Egypt's support for enhancing the bloc's counterterrorism capabilities through the Sahel–Sahara Counter-Terrorism Centre in Cairo.
Key points
- Egypt and Chad have signed cooperation agreements in infrastructure, health, and education to enhance bilateral relations.
- The agreements aim to support Chad's development plans, including infrastructure development and healthcare.
- Egypt continues to provide technical, security, and capacity-building programs to Chad through various agencies.
