In the presence of the Chadian President, Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed witnesses the opening of the activities of the UAE-Chad Trade and Investment Forum

In the presence of Field Marshal Mohamed Idriss Déby Itno, President of the friendly Republic of Chad, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, witnessed the opening of the activities of the UAE-Chad Trade and Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi.

The opening was attended by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to His Highness the President of the State; Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, Victoire Tomiga Dagbe, Prime Minister of the Republic of Togo, Mohamed Lamine Zein, Prime Minister of Niger, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and a number of ministers and senior officials in the Chadian government.

The Chadian President delivered a speech during the opening in which he announced the launch of Chad’s development plan, “Connecting with Chad 2030,” which aims to enhance trade and investment openness with the world and stimulate economic growth and comprehensive development in the country.

On the occasion of the establishment of the forum, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the UAE’s commitment to building development partnerships with African countries, pointing to the depth of the ties that have united the UAE and Chad since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1973.

His Highness noted that the UAE, with the vision and directives of its wise leadership, continues its role as a strategic partner in supporting the ambitious development visions of African countries, by enhancing cooperation in vital sectors, based on its belief that investing in sustainable development is an investment in the future of generations and achieving stability and prosperity for all peoples of the world.

During the forum, the Republic of Chad reviewed its priorities and major projects within its national development plan, which includes 268 strategic projects in the energy, infrastructure and industry sectors, in addition to highlighting the financial, customs and regulatory incentives provided by the Chadian government to local and international investors.