Algeria and Chad advance trans-saharan road project in N’Djamena

Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, embarked on a two-day working visit to Chad on Wednesday, leading a high-level delegation. The primary objective of this mission is to explore avenues for realizing joint infrastructure initiatives, with a particular focus on the crucial Trans-Saharan Road project.

This visit aligns with the directives issued by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and serves as a continuation of discussions held during the recent visit of the Chadian President to Algeria. It underscores a mutual commitment to imbue bilateral cooperation with a tangible and pragmatic dimension, ultimately fostering development in both nations.

Minister Djellaoui, accompanied by Abed Hallouz, Director General of the Algerian Agency for International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development (AICA), arrived at N’Djamena’s Hassan Djamous International Airport on Wednesday evening. He was greeted by Chadian Minister of Infrastructure, Disenclavement and Road Maintenance, Amir Idriss Kourda, alongside several other Chadian officials.

The Algerian delegation comprises over 14 seasoned experts and engineers, marking their second visit to the Republic of Chad. Their purpose is to build upon the technical assessments initiated during the previous visit. Key figures within the delegation include the CEOs of Cosider Public Works and the National Public Works Company (SNTP), as well as the Director General of the National Technical Control Body for Public Works (CTTP).

The public works sector holds significant importance in the cooperative efforts between Algeria and Chad, recognized as a pivotal catalyst for economic integration. Algeria demonstrates sustained interest in the Trans-Saharan Road project, acknowledging its strategic role in forging enduring economic linkages between the two countries and the broader region. Consequently, this visit is primarily centered on the concrete implementation of two specific sections of the Trans-Saharan Road within Chadian territory, which represent essential segments of this vital continental artery.

Drawing upon the extensive experience amassed by its national enterprises in constructing major road infrastructure, particularly in challenging Saharan environments, Algeria is dedicating its expertise and technical capabilities to this endeavor. The aim is to catalyze a profound transformation and significantly boost regional trade exchanges.

The delegation anticipates that this visit will culminate in concrete outcomes, substantially strengthening Algerian-Chadian cooperation across the vital sectors of infrastructure and public works.