Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has held talks with the Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in N’Djamena, focusing on strengthening relations between the two countries and expanding cooperation on security, development, and regional stability.
The meeting took place at the presidential palace, where both sides discussed the implementation of cooperation agreements signed during President Deby’s visit to Algeria last year.
The discussions come amid renewed diplomatic and security engagements across the Sahel, a region facing persistent challenges, including armed violence, political instability, and economic difficulties.
Speaking after the meeting, Attaf highlighted the shared interests of Chad and Algeria, particularly in addressing security and development challenges affecting the wider Sahel-Saharan region.
“Our region, the Sahel-Saharan region, where we face the same issues and challenges: challenges related to development, security, and stability… I believe I can say that the people of Chad and Algeria are also working toward the same goal in this area, which is to enable our region to harness its potential for the sake of its prosperity and development,” he said.
Algeria has been seeking to strengthen its diplomatic and security engagement in the Sahel, where developments in neighbouring countries remain a major concern. Chad shares a border with Niger, making regional security and stability important issues for both countries.
The meeting also comes as Algeria pursues closer diplomatic contacts with other countries in the region.
The reported deployment of Algerian troops to Niger this week is another development that highlights Algeria’s security engagement in the Sahel.
Meanwhile, diplomatic relations between Algeria and Mali are also receiving attention, with Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, expected to visit Algeria in the coming weeks.
The anticipated visit follows exchanges between the two countries’ prime ministers, who have also travelled to Algiers and Bamako.
The latest meeting between Deby and Attaf reflects ongoing efforts by regional governments to strengthen diplomatic relations and coordinate responses to shared security, economic and development challenges across the Sahel.
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