Chad’s Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, Chadians Abroad, and International Cooperation, Abderaman Koulamallah, met with Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita on Wednesday in Dakhla, and expressed his country’s desire to benefit from Morocco’s expertise, particularly in the areas of agriculture and new technologies.
The ministers signed several agreements, addressing matters such as avoidance of double taxation, cooperation in higher education, scientific research and innovation, technical cooperation in civil aviation, cooperation in forestry, and mutual recognition of driving licenses.
During a joint press conference following the meeting, Koulamallah said, “Our people greatly benefit from Moroccan assistance.” He noted in particular that “many Chadian officials have been trained and continue to receive training in Morocco.”
Koulamallah pointed out the “deep and longstanding ties” between Chad and Morocco, highlighting the countries’ shared language, Arabic, which he said “serves as a true bond between the two nations.”
The Chadian Minister noted that Chad’s opening of its new Consulate in Dakhla yesterday “reflects his country’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, including the Moroccan Sahara region.”
Along with “the political dimension of our steadfast support for Morocco’s territorial integrity,” he said Chad’s “presence in Dakhla” also serves the purpose of “enhancing bilateral economic relations.”
The official also expressed his country’s commitment to revitalizing the Joint Commission between Morocco and Chad and “elevating bilateral relations.” Koulamallah and Bourita agreed to hold the Second Session of the Moroccan-Chadian joint Cooperation Commission in Dakhla in the first half of 2025.
Koulamallah also underscored that “Morocco has consistently supported Chad during challenging times,” noting that “Morocco’s backing in the African Union Peace and Security Council has been instrumental in the successful political transition in Chad.”