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 Foreign Affairs and African Integration, Mahamat Issa Zakaria, alongside diplomats and leading figures from both nations.

Throne Day: A celebration of Morocco’s enduring identity

The July 30 Throne Day marks Morocco’s most significant national commemoration, honoring King Mohammed VI’s accession in 1999. This year’s N’Djamena reception brought together Chad’s top leadership, ministers, parliamentarians, constitutional representatives, and international observers.

In his address, Ambassador Erroja framed the occasion as “a cornerstone of Morocco’s institutional and historical legacy.” He emphasized how the day reflects the nation’s evolution under the King’s visionary leadership, calling it “a moment to celebrate Morocco’s foundations and achievements.”

Morocco’s economic momentum under the spotlight

The Ambassador spotlighted Morocco’s economic strides, citing a 4.6% GDP growth in Q1 2026, controlled inflation at 1.1%, and a 18.4% surge in agricultural value-added. The African Development Bank ranked Morocco Africa’s top industrial powerhouse in May 2026, driven by competitive sectors like automotive, aerospace, agribusiness, and renewable energy.

Tourism remains a key growth driver, with over 7.7 million visitors by May 2026—including 1.7 million in May alone. Casablanca Finance City climbed to 49th globally in the Global Financial Centres Index, underscoring investor confidence. Preparations for the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal, are underway, with massive investments modernizing stadiums, hotels, airports, and highways.

Diplomatic progress shaping Morocco’s global role

Ambassador Erroja underscored Morocco’s expanding diplomatic influence, anchored in King Mohammed VI’s strategic vision. He hailed UN Security Council Resolution 2797 as a “historic milestone,” recognizing Moroccan autonomy as the sole foundation for resolving the Sahara issue. In tribute, October 31 was designated “Aïd Al Wahda” (Unity Day).

Closer to home, Morocco is deepening South-South cooperation, exemplified by the Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco—a project formalized on July 19, 2026, at the Freetown summit with ECOWAS leaders. With over 1,600 cooperation agreements spanning diverse sectors, Morocco stands as Africa’s premier training hub for youth (1,200 professionals trained in 2025) and the continent’s top investor in West Africa and second-largest overall.

Morocco-Chad partnership: A model of South-South collaboration

The Ambassador devoted much of his speech to the exemplary Morocco-Chad relationship, calling it a blueprint for bilateral ties in the Global South. Key cooperation spans education, healthcare, agriculture, livestock, housing, transportation, energy, culture, vocational training, trade, and aviation.

Notable milestones include:

• Increased scholarships for Chadian students, now totaling 250 for the current academic year (up from 150 previously), covering high-demand fields.
• The inauguration of N’Djamena’s Mohammed VI Mosque in 2026, symbolizing the deep spiritual and historical bonds between the two nations.
• Strengthened technical exchanges in health, housing, urban planning, animal health, justice, vocational training, military cooperation, customs, anti-corruption, cybersecurity, and media.
• The resumption of Royal Air Maroc’s direct Casablanca-N’Djamena route in September 2025, a major boost for connectivity.

Ambassador Erroja also highlighted Morocco’s position as Chad’s top African investor, driven by a robust private sector presence.

Chad’s ‘Tchad Connexion 2030’: A roadmap for shared growth

He praised Chad’s “Tchad Connexion 2030” national development plan as a catalyst for high-impact projects in priority sectors. The Ambassador reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to strengthening centuries-old ties with Chad, aligned with the aspirations of King Mohammed VI and President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno.

Honoring the architects of bilateral friendship

In closing, Ambassador Erroja expressed deep gratitude to all who foster Morocco-Chad relations daily, particularly his departing Senior Advisor, Hassan Bahadi. He also recognized Moroccan businesses, the Moroccan community in Chad, and civil society groups—including the Chad Chapter of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, the Association of Chadian Graduates and Friends of Morocco (ALTAM), and the Alumni Association of Moroccan University Hospital Physicians—for their role in nurturing human connections.

A partnership without limits

The Ambassador concluded with a resounding affirmation of the two nations’ enduring friendship: “Our partnership with the Land of Toumaï knows no bounds. It is built on mutual trust, respect, and a relentless pursuit of tangible, sustainable results for both our peoples.”