Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, commenced a pivotal two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad on Wednesday. Leading a high-level delegation, his mission is to explore effective strategies for implementing joint infrastructure initiatives, with a particular focus on advancing the ambitious Trans-Saharan Road project.
This diplomatic engagement directly follows directives from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and builds upon discussions held during the recent visit of the Chadian President to Algeria. It underscores a shared commitment to imbue bilateral cooperation with a tangible and practical dimension, ultimately fostering development across both nations.
Minister Djellaoui, accompanied by Abed Hallouz, the Director General of the Algerian Agency for International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development (AICA), touched down at Hassan Djamous International Airport in N’Djamena on Wednesday evening. He received a warm reception from Chad’s Minister of Infrastructure, Disenclavement, and Road Maintenance, Amir Idriss Kourda, alongside numerous Chadian officials.
The Algerian delegation is robust, comprising over 14 experts and engineers. This marks their second visit to the Republic of Chad, continuing the specialized assessment initiated during their prior trip. Among the key figures are the CEOs of « Cosider travaux publics » and the National Public Works Company (SNTP), as well as the Director General of the National Technical Control Body for Public Works (CTTP).
Public works stand as a crucial pillar in the cooperation between Algeria and Chad, serving as a primary catalyst for economic integration. Algeria maintains a keen and sustained interest in the Trans-Saharan Road project, recognizing its strategic importance as a durable link for the economies of both nations and the broader region. Consequently, this visit is primarily dedicated to the tangible implementation of two specific sections of the Trans-Saharan Road within Chadian territory, identifying them as vital segments of this significant continental artery.
Leveraging the extensive experience garnered by its national enterprises in constructing major road infrastructure, particularly within challenging Saharan environments, Algeria is contributing its technical prowess and expertise to this project. The aim is to catalyze a significant transformation and vigorously boost regional trade and connectivity.
The expectation is that this visit will yield concrete outcomes, significantly bolstering Algerian-Chadian cooperation in the vital sectors of infrastructure and public works.
