At the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s ascension to the throne, Morocco’s Ambassador to Chad, Abdellatif Erroja, hosted a distinguished gathering on July 30, 2026, in N’Djamena. The event drew high-ranking officials including Chad’s Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Integration, Mahamat Issa Zakaria, alongside diplomats and prominent figures from both nations.

Celebrating Morocco’s institutional heritage

Each year on July 30, Morocco observes Throne Day, marking the anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne in 1999. This year’s celebration in N’Djamena brought together Chad’s government leadership, ministers, parliamentarians, constitutional institutions, and international representatives.

In his keynote address, Ambassador Erroja underscored the significance of this occasion, describing it as “a testament to Morocco’s enduring national identity and historical continuity.” He emphasized how the day serves as a moment to reflect on the Kingdom’s remarkable progress under the King’s visionary leadership.

Morocco’s economic momentum

The Ambassador highlighted Morocco’s economic achievements, noting a 4.6% GDP growth in Q1 2026, controlled inflation at 1.1%, and an 18.4% rise in agricultural value addition. Morocco was ranked Africa’s top industrial powerhouse by the African Development Bank in May 2026, driven by thriving sectors like automotive, aeronautics, agribusiness, and renewable energy.

Tourism remained a key growth driver, with over 7.7 million visitors welcomed by May 2026, including 1.7 million in May alone. Casablanca Finance City climbed to the 49th spot in the Global Financial Centres Index, reflecting the Kingdom’s financial appeal and investor confidence.

With the 2030 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Morocco is channeling significant investments into modernizing sports venues, hotels, airports, and highways in partnership with Spain and Portugal.

Diplomatic milestones and African leadership

Ambassador Erroja also spotlighted Morocco’s diplomatic strides, particularly the UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which for the first time recognized Morocco’s autonomy plan as the sole basis for a lasting political solution in Western Sahara. This historic decision led to the declaration of October 31 as “Aïd Al Wahda” (Unity Day).

On the African continent, Morocco continues to deepen its cooperative relationships through a solidarity-driven South-South model. The Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline, connecting Nigeria to Morocco, exemplifies this vision, with the intergovernmental agreement signed during the Freetown summit on July 19, 2026.

With over 1,600 cooperation agreements spanning various sectors, Morocco stands as a key training hub for African youth—over 1,200 professionals trained in 2025—and the leading African investor in West Africa and the second-largest on the continent.

Chad-Morocco partnership: a model of solidarity

Ambassador Erroja dedicated a significant portion of his speech to the exemplary ties between Morocco and Chad, describing their relationship as a benchmark for South-South collaboration. The two nations collaborate extensively in higher education, healthcare, agriculture, livestock, housing, transport, energy, culture, vocational training, trade, and aviation.

Notable progress includes:

• An increase in Moroccan scholarships for Chadian students, rising to 250 for the current academic year, up from 150 previously, covering high-value fields of study.
• The inauguration of the Mohammed VI Mosque in N’Djamena in 2026, a landmark reflecting the deep spiritual and historical ties between the two peoples.
• Strengthened technical exchanges in health, housing, urban planning, animal health, justice, vocational training, and areas including defense, customs, anti-corruption, cybersecurity, and media.
• The resumption of direct flights by Royal Air Maroc between Casablanca and N’Djamena in September 2025, significantly enhancing connectivity.

The Ambassador also noted that Morocco is Chad’s top African investor, thanks to a robust presence of Moroccan private enterprises.

A shared future with ‘Tchad Connexion 2030’

Ambassador Erroja praised Chad’s “Tchad Connexion 2030” National Development Plan, calling it a promising framework for high-impact projects in key sectors. He reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to deepening ties with Chad, aligning with the aspirations of King Mohammed VI and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno.

Honoring those who bridge nations

In his closing remarks, the Ambassador expressed deep gratitude to those fostering bilateral relations, particularly his departing Senior Advisor, Hassan Bahadi. He also commended Moroccan businesses, the Moroccan community in Chad, and organizations dedicated to human rapprochement, including the Chadian branch of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulemas, the Association of Chadian Graduates and Friends of Morocco (ALTAM), and the Alumni Association of Moroccan University Hospital Physicians.

A partnership without limits

Ambassador Erroja concluded with a powerful message: “Our partnership with Chad knows no bounds. It is built on mutual trust, respect, and a shared pursuit of tangible, sustainable results that meet the aspirations of our peoples.”