Morocco and Chad: A flourishing partnership celebrated in N’Djamena

The 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne was marked in Chad’s capital by a high-level gathering at the Moroccan Embassy in N’Djamena. Ambassador Abdellatif Erroja convened a reception that brought together Chad’s Secretary General of Foreign Affairs and African Integration, Mahamat Issa Zakaria, along with diplomats, ministers, parliamentarians, and other prominent figures.

Royal celebration honors Morocco’s economic and diplomatic achievements

The July 30th observance of Throne Day is Morocco’s most significant national event, commemorating King Mohammed VI’s enthronement in 1999. This year’s celebration in N’Djamena highlighted the Kingdom’s remarkable progress under the monarch’s leadership.

Ambassador Erroja emphasized the symbolic importance of the occasion, describing it as « a pinnacle of Morocco’s institutional and historical identity ». He noted that the day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the nation’s transformation since the King’s ascension.

Morocco’s economic momentum under the spotlight

The Ambassador presented compelling economic indicators demonstrating Morocco’s robust performance in 2026:

• 4.6% GDP growth in Q1 2026
• Controlled inflation at 1.1%
• 18.4% increase in agricultural value-added
• Ranked Africa’s top industrial power by the African Development Bank in May 2026
• 7.7 million international tourists welcomed through May 2026, with 1.7 million in May alone
• Casablanca Finance City ranked 49th globally in financial attractiveness

Looking ahead to the 2030 FIFA World Cup co-hosted with Spain and Portugal, Morocco is investing heavily in modernizing sports, hospitality, aviation, and road infrastructure.

Diplomatic breakthroughs strengthen Morocco’s global standing

Ambassador Erroja highlighted Morocco’s enhanced diplomatic position, particularly the historic UN Security Council Resolution 2797 recognizing Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara as the sole basis for negotiations. This milestone led to the establishment of « Aïd Al Wahda » (Unity Day) on October 31st.

The Kingdom continues to deepen South-South cooperation, exemplified by the Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline project connecting Nigeria to Morocco. The intergovernmental agreement for this initiative was signed during the July 19th ECOWAS summit in Freetown.

With over 1,600 cooperation agreements spanning diverse sectors, Morocco has trained more than 1,200 African professionals in 2025 and remains the leading investor in West Africa and the second-largest on the continent.

Chad emerges as a key partner in Morocco’s African strategy

The Ambassador described Morocco-Chad relations as a model South-South partnership, with cooperation spanning education, healthcare, agriculture, transport, energy, culture, and trade. Notable achievements include:

• Increased Moroccan scholarships for Chadian students to 250 for the current academic year
• Inauguration of N’Djamena’s Mohammed VI Mosque in 2026
• Enhanced technical exchanges in health, urban planning, animal health, and cybersecurity
• Resumption of direct Royal Air Maroc flights between Casablanca and N’Djamena in September 2025
• Morocco’s position as Chad’s top African investor through strong private sector presence

The Ambassador praised Chad’s « Tchad Connexion 2030 » national development plan, calling it a promising framework for high-value projects. He reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to deepening ties with Chad under the vision of both King Mohammed VI and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

A partnership built on human connections

In his closing remarks, Ambassador Erroja expressed gratitude to all those contributing to bilateral relations, particularly honoring his departing Senior Advisor Hassan Bahadi. He commended Moroccan businesses, the Moroccan community in Chad, and organizations like the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulemas-Chad Section and the Association of Chadian Graduates and Friends of Morocco.

The Ambassador concluded with a powerful statement on the enduring friendship between the two nations: « Our partnership with the land of Toumaï knows no limits. It is built on mutual trust, respect, and a commitment to tangible, sustainable results that meet the aspirations of both our peoples. »