Chad President Receives Attaf; Bilateral Agreements Progress Well

Ahmed Attaf, Algeria's Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, visited N'Djamena as a special envoy for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. During his visit, Mr. Attaf met with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, to whom he delivered a written message from President Tebboune. Discussions also included his Chadian counterpart, Ahmed Kogri. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral relations across various sectors, confirming a shared evaluation that these relations are robust.

The meetings served as an opportunity to review the progress of bilateral cooperation, particularly regarding the implementation of commitments agreed upon by the presidents of both nations. The two ministers welcomed the advancements made in executing the 27 agreements sealed during a previous joint commission session. They collectively affirmed that the execution of these agreements is progressing effectively and in the right direction, aiming to elevate the Algerian-Chadian partnership to broader levels.

Discussions also encompassed regional and international issues of mutual interest, with a particular focus on the Sahel-Saharan region. Mr. Attaf reiterated Algeria's unwavering commitment to the stability of this region and its readiness to collaborate with regional states to establish security that serves the interests of all its nations and peoples. Both Algerian and Chadian officials acknowledged shared developmental, security, and stability challenges in the area, committing to work together to enable the region to leverage its potential for prosperity and development. The ministers further agreed on the necessity of reinforcing bilateral cooperation dynamics through optimal preparation for future bilateral engagements and continued regular consultation.