Egypt, Chad leaders pledge deeper trade ties, stress regional stability at Africa-France summit

“Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby committed to expanding bilateral trade and infrastructure ties, while calling for the preservation of national state institutions to counter regional threats, the Egyptian presidency said on Tuesday. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Africa-France summit in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. The discussions focused on enhancing political, economic, commercial, and developmental relations, according to a statement from the official spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy. Sisi stated that Egypt seeks to continuously develop ties to meet both nations’ aspirations for prosperity, emphasising the importance of building upon the positive results of the Egypt-Chad joint committee held in Cairo in November 2025. Deby expressed his country’s appreciation for its close relations with Egypt. He affirmed his intent to deepen cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and infrastructure development, to drive comprehensive development efforts. The Chadian president also praised existing bilateral cooperation in the health sector. Reviewing regional developments of mutual interest, Al-Sisi underscored the necessity of safeguarding the national institutions of countries in the region to bolster their ability to face ongoing threats. The leaders also discussed mechanisms for resolving regional crises through peaceful means to protect state sovereignty and safeguard populations’resources, El-Shennawy added. The post Egypt, Chad leaders pledge deeper trade ties, stress regional stability at Africa-France summit first appeared on Dailynewsegypt .

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