Egypt, Comoros presidents discuss Horn of Africa situation, agree to enhance trade

CAIRO – 4 May 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President of Comoros President Azali Assoumani discussed regional and global developments, including the situation in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea security, as they met in Cairo on Sunday.

The Presidency said Egypt and Comoros signed a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding as the two leaders held closed talks, with delegations from both countries exploring means of enhancing collaboration.

In a press conference with Assoumani, Sisi said they discussed issues related to the African Union as well as the situations in Gaza and Sudan and counterterrorism efforts.

Their discussions also covered development challenges and efforts of overcoming poverty, alleviating debt burdens, and mitigating climate change impacts.

Sisi said he agreed with Assoumani on the need to maintain unified African positions on various issues and work to ensure Africa's fair representation in international institutions.

Both leaders have emphasized joint action to enhance the two countries’ economic and commercial relations and boost investments.

“I affirmed the Egyptian government's and companies' willingness to support development plans in Comoros, particularly the Emerging Comoros Plan for 2030,” Sisi said.

He underlined the keenness to leverage Egyptian expertise in implementing development projects in African countries across various economic sectors.

Sisi expressed Egypt's full readiness to cooperate with Comoros in various fields, particularly health, education, tourism, fisheries, energy, and infrastructure.

Well-Established Relations

Assoumani lauded the strong cultural and educational ties between Egypt and Comoros, stressing that these ties have contributed to the training of numerous Comorian professionals.

He highlighted the significant number of Comorian students at Al-Azhar University, stating that Al-Azhar was instrumental in training the former Grand mufti of Comoros, whom he considered a spiritual father.

He affirmed Comoros' continued political support for Egypt in various international forums, particularly on major issues of global concern.

With his country celebrating the 50th independence anniversary, Assoumani expressed gratitude to Egypt for its support in all matters related to their sovereignty.

He emphasized the two countries' shared commitment to developing and strengthening bilateral relations.

The Comorian president commended Egypt's leading efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, expressing his rejection of the genocide against the Palestinian people and all plans aimed at displacing Palestinians from their land.

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Assoumani stated that the agreements and MoUs signed today aim to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

He pointed out to an agreement reached to facilitate entry for any Comorian citizen into Egypt for medical reasons, and vice versa.

He affirmed Comoros' ambition to become an emerging nation by 2030, noting that Egypt possesses the expertise and capabilities to support them in all fields.