Crown Prince meets with President of Chad to strengthen strategic cooperation
In a move reflecting the depth of the fraternal relations and strategic ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Chad, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today at the Royal Court in Mina Palace with His Excellency President Mohamed Idriss Deby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad.
During the meeting, a comprehensive review of bilateral relations between the two countries was conducted, with both sides affirming their mutual commitment to strengthening and developing these relations across various fields, including political, economic, security, and developmental cooperation. They also discussed prospects for future cooperation and ways to support and enhance it in a manner that serves the common interests of the two brotherly nations. In addition, the meeting addressed a number of issues of mutual concern and included an exchange of views on regional and international developments.
Historical background and strategic context
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Chad share strong historical ties spanning decades, built on mutual respect and joint coordination in international forums. The Kingdom has long been a major supporter of development and stability efforts in Chad, through development projects and programs offered by the Saudi Fund for Development in vital sectors such as infrastructure, health, and education. This meeting is of particular importance given Chad's pivotal geographic location in the Sahel region of Africa, which faces complex security challenges. This makes security and military coordination between Riyadh and N'Djamena a cornerstone for supporting regional stability and combating terrorism and extremism.
The importance of the meeting and its expected impact
This high-level meeting reinforces the Kingdom's role as a key player in Africa and reflects its foreign policy based on building balanced and sustainable partnerships. The meeting is expected to open new horizons for Saudi investments in Chad, particularly in agriculture, mining, and energy, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which encourages the diversification of international investments. Regionally, the meeting sends a strong message of support to the Chadian leadership during the country's political transition and underscores the importance of preserving Chad's unity and stability as a pivotal stabilizing factor in a turbulent region, especially given the crises in neighboring countries like Sudan.
The meeting was attended on the Saudi side by His Excellency Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor; His Excellency Mr. Khalid bin Ali Al-Humaidan, President of the General Intelligence Directorate; His Excellency Dr. Bandar bin Obaid Al-Rasheed, Secretary to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince; and His Excellency Dr. Attallah Al-Zaid, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Chad. On the Chadian side, attendees included Mr. Ambang Hadji Oudi, First Vice-President of the Senate; Mr. Jean-Bernard Badari, President of the Constitutional Court; Dr. Idris Saleh Bachir, Minister of State and Special Advisor to the President of the Republic; Mr. Doussa Idriss Déby Itno, Minister and Special Secretary to the President of the Republic; and Mr. Ismail Souleymane Louni, Minister and Head of the State Security Service (Intelligence).
