Sifi Ghrieb traveled to N’Djamena with a delegation of ministers, senior officials, and executives from companies specializing in energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure. The group included Mohamed Arkab, Minister of Hydrocarbons, and Mourad Adjal, Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, along with representatives from several Algerian state-owned enterprises. Algerian authorities presented the power plant as a cooperative gesture decided by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to strengthen bilateral relations with Chad.

Following the ceremony, Ghrieb emphasized cooperation based on tangible projects. ‘This power plant reflects Algeria’s belief that effective African cooperation can generate shared development through concrete projects with a direct impact on populations,’ he said. The Algerian prime minister also stressed ‘active solidarity, productive investments, and wealth-creating partnerships in service of the people.’ Energy is becoming a key pillar of Algeria’s economic presence in the Sahel. On June 3, Algeria inaugurated a similar-capacity power plant in Niger, also built by Sonelgaz International.

Discussions between the two delegations also covered several transcontinental projects, including the Trans-Saharan highway, fiber-optic networks, and air and logistics connections to improve regional trade links. On security matters, Algeria and Chad reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic coordination on Sahel and African issues, with a focus on African-led solutions and respect for state sovereignty.

Since the establishment in 2020 of its International Cooperation Agency for Solidarity and Development, with an announced budget of one billion dollars, Algeria has been increasing its funding for infrastructure, energy projects, and economic initiatives across several African countries.