Chad has confirmed its intention to open three consulates in Libya, signalling a push to deepen diplomatic, economic and security cooperation between the two neighbouring states. The announcement followed talks in the eastern city of Al Qubbah between Libya’s House of Representatives Speaker Ageela Saleh and Chad’s ambassador to Libya, Taher Issa Youssouf.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across education, the economy, investment, trade and culture. According to officials briefed on the talks, both sides stressed the importance of stable institutional links to support development and regional security in North Africa and the Sahel.
The Chadian envoy conveyed greetings from Chad’s president to the Libyan parliamentary speaker and reaffirmed N’Djamena’s commitment to building strategic relations with Libya. He confirmed plans to open Chadian consulates in Benghazi, Sebha and Kufra, cities seen as key gateways for trade, mobility and cross-border coordination.
The ambassador also highlighted efforts to launch air routes and cargo links, alongside land transport corridors, to take advantage of free zones and improve commercial exchange. Such steps could ease movement for traders and investors while supporting reconstruction and market integration in Libya’s east and south.
Libyan officials welcomed the proposal, noting Chad’s historical ties with Libya and the potential benefits of closer cooperation, particularly in border management, migration oversight and economic recovery. Sebha and Kufra are strategically located near southern borders, while Benghazi remains a major commercial hub.
The talks come amid broader regional efforts to stabilise border regions and revitalise trade routes disrupted by years of conflict. Opening additional consulates is expected to improve consular services, encourage legal trade and reinforce political dialogue between Tripoli’s eastern institutions and neighbouring capitals.
Both sides agreed to maintain coordination and translate understandings into steps.
