France, April 24 -- President Mahamat Idriss Deby and Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune oversaw the signing of 34 bilateral agreements on Thursday, on the second day of Deby's official visit to Algiers, the Chadian presidency said.

The agreements cover a wide range of sectors, including communications, public works, animal health, air transport and higher education. The two countries also signed an interministerial convention to cooperate in the fight against terrorism.

Speaking after the ceremony, Deby said the visit reflected "a clear political will" to move "from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership".

The most significant measures concern hydrocarbons. A memorandum of understanding was ...