The opening of its Consulate General in Dakhla is the translation of a commitment made in September 2022, in which Chad reaffirmed its position with regard to the territorial integrity of Morocco.
On Wednesday, August 14, Chad inaugurated its Consulate General in Dakhla, in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara. This diplomatic development follows a commitment made by the Chadian authorities in September 2022.
This initiative strengthens bilateral relations between Chad and Morocco and adds Chad to the list of African countries that have established diplomatic missions in Morocco’s southern provinces.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad, and his Chadian counterpart, Abderaman Koulamallah, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This step symbolises the fulfillment of a promise made on September 7, 2022, when the Chadian government announced its willingness to open this diplomatic mission by means of a note verbale. With this act, Chad underlined its explicit support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and reaffirmed its position with regard to Morocco’s territorial integrity.
An official communiqué issued at the time highlighted the importance of this decision in strengthening the fraternal relations between King Mohammed VI and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. This rapprochement is seen as an important step in the political support between the two African nations, cementing a friendship based on mutual respect and common interests.
The new Consulate General in Dakhla will play a crucial role not only in strengthening diplomatic relations, but also in exploring new economic and cultural opportunities between Morocco and Chad. By establishing a presence in this strategic region, Chad is demonstrating its support for sustainable local development, in line with Morocco’s vision for its southern provinces.
The August 14 inauguration is also part of a broader context of African nations coming together to assert their collective voice on the international stage. Chad’s decision is seen as an endorsement of Morocco’s plan for autonomy in the Sahara, which many countries support as a realistic and viable solution to the regional conflict.
The new consulate provides Chad with a diplomatic platform to strengthen its presence in North Africa and play an active role in regional dynamics. The diplomatic, economic and cultural stakes are high, and this new phase of cooperation heralds promising prospects for both countries.
International observers see this move as a tangible sign of Morocco’s growing influence in Africa, reflected in strengthened partnerships and strategic alliances with key countries on the continent.
As the Consulate General opens its doors, all eyes are on the potential of this new area of cooperation. Morocco and Chad are entering a new phase in their relations, between fruitful exchanges and strategic partnership, contributing to deeper regional integration and greater stability in Africa.
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