El-Wazir conveyed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directive to enhance cooperation with African countries, including Chad. He emphasized that experienced Egyptian companies, with a track record of executing large-scale projects in infrastructure, transport, and industrial zones both domestically and internationally, are ready to undertake diverse projects in Chad. He cited the Arab Contractors Company's successful infrastructure projects in Chad as proof of Egyptian firms' efficiency and capability.
A major focus of the discussion was the progress of the Egypt-Chad
land road project (Al-Oweinat / N'Djamena, approximately 2600 km). El-Wazir
underscored Egypt's commitment to this vital project, viewing it as a crucial
artery for development, inter-trade, and economic integration. Both sides are
determined to overcome any challenges to complete this ambitious endeavour,
which is expected to revolutionize trade. Additionally, they reviewed an
integrated project for meat, dairy, and leather products, leveraging Chad's
extensive livestock resources.
Minister Idriss conveyed his admiration for Egypt's significant development across various sectors, recognizing the Egyptian experience as pioneering. Chad is keen to leverage Egypt's vast expertise in transport and collaborate with Egyptian companies on infrastructure and developmental projects within Chad. He affirmed Chad's strong commitment to the Egypt-Chad land road, seeing it as a crucial bridge for commercial and economic cooperation for current and future generations.