Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to completing the long-anticipated land road project linking Egypt and Chad, describing it as a cornerstone for enhancing trade, mobility, and bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
Abdel-Ati made the statement during a stopover in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena, on Monday, ahead of his tour of West Africa.
In a meeting with his Chadian counterpart, Abdallah Saber Fadl, the minister highlighted the significance of bolstering economic and developmental ties, while pledging Egypt’s continued support for Chad across key sectors, including infrastructure, energy, agriculture, education, health, and capacity building.
“The Egyptian government places top priority on completing the land road project between Egypt and Chad to strengthen trade exchange and facilitate the movement of people and goods between our two countries,” Abdel-Ati said.
He added that Egyptian companies were ready to contribute to Chad’s efforts to build dams and rainwater harvesting systems, vital for addressing water scarcity in the Sahel region.
Abdel-Ati also expressed Egypt’s willingness to assist Chad in establishing a diplomatic studies institute aimed at training Chadian professionals, while stressing Cairo’s desire to fast-track the opening of Alexandria University’s new branch in N’Djamena.
Beyond economic and educational cooperation, the two ministers exchanged views on pressing regional challenges, particularly the instability in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. Both sides underscored the importance of collaborative approaches to safeguard stability across the continent.
The land road project, once completed, is expected to become a vital economic artery, deepening integration between North and Central Africa while creating new opportunities for trade and development. Talks between the two countries are ongoing to finalise timelines and logistics for the road’s completion.
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