• Chad opened talks with Azerbaijan to digitalize transport services and infrastructure.
• Discussions covered e-documents, smart traffic management, and airport digital platforms.
• Authorities kept the partnership at the discussion stage while technical work continued.

The Chadian government explored a partnership with Azerbaijan to accelerate transport sector digitalization. The agenda dominated a meeting held on Monday, February 16, between Boukar Michel, Minister of Digital Economy, and Fatima Goukouni Weddeye, Minister of Transport, who received an official Azerbaijani delegation on mission in Chad.

The talks focused on several strategic priorities for the sector. The discussions covered the digitalization of transport documents and services, the deployment of intelligent road traffic monitoring and management systems using geolocation, and the modernization of airport platforms through integrated digital solutions. Both sides also examined advanced control, alert, and surveillance systems to strengthen security and improve operational performance.

According to Chadian authorities, “the Azerbaijani delegation presented proven technological solutions adapted to national realities and capable of effectively supporting the digital transformation of Chad’s transport sector.”

This rapprochement formed part of a broader framework to strengthen cooperation between Chad and Azerbaijan on digital transformation, which began in late January 2026 with the signing of two memorandums of understanding. Boukar Michel said the initiative aligned with the national digital transformation strategy, which aims to improve public service quality, increase transparency and administrative efficiency, strengthen the security of strategic infrastructure, and stimulate innovation and economic attractiveness.

In the transport sector, the supervising ministry had already announced, in September 2025, the launch of a large-scale project to digitalize its financially oriented administrative services. The project plans to deploy an integrated digital system that centralizes all services, including vehicle registration cards, driving licenses, transport licenses, accreditations, and the mandatory waybill.

Authorities said the proposed cooperation between Azerbaijan and Chad on transport digitalization remained at the discussion stage. However, officials said technical work would continue to identify priority projects, define a clear operational framework, and establish an implementation timeline.

This article was initially published in French by Isaac K. Kassouwi

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum