Chad and Algeria discuss strengthening security cooperation and developing bilateral relations

On the evening of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, received a high-level Algerian delegation led by Ahmed Attaf—Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs—at the Toumaï Palace in the capital, N'Djamena.

The visit was conducted in Mr. Attaf’s capacity as a special envoy of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, carrying a written message from the Algerian President to his Chadian counterpart, aimed at strengthening political and diplomatic coordination between the two nations.

The discussions addressed several issues of mutual interest, primarily focusing on ways to develop bilateral relations and expand areas of cooperation between Algeria and Chad. The talks also covered the implementation of existing agreements and memoranda of understanding, with an emphasis on translating them into practical projects and programs that serve the interests of both countries.

Security developments in the Sahel region also featured prominently in the discussions. Both sides examined the escalating challenges facing the region—most notably the activities of armed and terrorist groups—as well as border security and the necessity of enhancing joint coordination and cooperation to counter transborder threats.

This visit underscores the significance of the security dimension in Algerian-Chadian relations, particularly in light of the geopolitical and security shifts currently unfolding across the Sahel-Saharan region—shifts that necessitate greater regional coordination to safeguard stability and protect shared interests.

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