Bangkok:Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Muhammad Al Jasser, met with Chad's Minister of State for Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, to discuss support for Chad's development priorities.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting took place during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. The focus was on enhancing cooperation to promote Chad's development goals, drawing on the "Chad Connection 2030" vision and the "Country Engagement Framework."
The discussions included activating the cooperation framework to initiate projects in sectors such as transport, water, agriculture, energy, education, and human development, aligning with Chad's developmental aspirations.
Further topics included strengthening project preparation, utilizing concessional and blended finance, and encouraging private sector involvement. The meeting also considered Islamic finance and capital market solutions to diversify Chad's development financing sources.
Al Jasser reiterated the IsDB's dedication to collaborating with Chad to implement the "Chad Connection 2030" vision, highlighting the significance of translating the partnership framework into effective development projects for the benefit of the Chadian population.