The tripartite forum bringing together Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic is underway in N’Djamena, marking the 5th edition of high-level discussions focused on regional trade and transit challenges.
The opening ceremony was led by Fatimé Goukouni Weddeye, Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation, and National Meteorology, alongside key figures including General Ousman Brahim Djouma, Director General of Customs and Indirect Taxes in Chad.
key objectives of the forum
- Streamlining customs procedures to ease cross-border trade
- Enhancing cooperation among customs, port authorities, and economic operators
- Identifying and addressing bottlenecks in the Central African trade corridor
Participants are expected to collaborate on solutions to improve transit efficiency and commercial flows across the Cameroon-Chad-Central African Republic corridor, a vital artery for regional commerce.
This forum underscores the commitment of the three nations to strengthen economic ties and facilitate smoother trade operations in Central Africa.
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