N’Djamena is currently hosting the 5th tripartite forum, a vital gathering for Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic (CAR). Commencing on Monday, May 11, 2026, this significant event focuses on critical issues surrounding transit and sub-regional commerce.

The official inauguration of the proceedings saw prominent figures in attendance, including Major General Ousman Brahim Djouma, the Director General of Customs and Indirect Duties of Chad. He was joined by numerous customs officials, port authorities, and key economic operators from all three participating nations.

Presiding over the opening ceremony was Fatimé Goukouni Weddeye, the esteemed Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation, and National Meteorology. Her presence underscored the high-level commitment to addressing the forum’s agenda.

Throughout this important assembly, delegates are engaged in a comprehensive review of the challenges impeding the smooth flow of goods along the crucial Trans-Cameroonian Corridor. A shared objective is to streamline transit procedures, bolster customs cooperation among the countries, and ultimately stimulate economic exchanges across the sub-region, fostering greater prosperity and integration.