President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi receives President Azali Assoumani of the Union of the Comoros in Cairo. Photo: Egyptian Presidency
The two leaders discussed key regional and continental issues, focusing on the African Union (AU), the developments in Gaza and Sudan, the situation in the Horn of Africa, and Red Sea security.
The Union of Comoros chaired the AU from February 2023 to February 2024.
According to the Egyptian presidency, the talks also covered development-related challenges such as poverty reduction, debt relief, and the effects of climate change across Africa.
The statement added that the two leaders highlighted the vital role of the Community of Sahel–Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in supporting counterterrorism efforts.
They agreed to ensure fair representation for Africa within international institutions.
Egypt-Comoros ties
During a press conference, El-Sisi highlighted the shared Arab, African, and Islamic identity between both countries as a strong foundation for deeper cooperation.
He reaffirmed that the Egyptian government and companies stand ready to support the development plans in the Comoros, particularly the Emerging Comoros Plan (ECP).
Furthermore, the Egyptian president noted that Egypt is willing to share its development experience with the Comoros and support development projects in African countries.
He reiterated Egypt's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Comoros in health, education, tourism, fisheries, energy, and infrastructure.
During the conference, the two presidents highlighted that Egypt and the Comoros' membership in the COMESA regional bloc supports broader regional integration goals.
The Egyptian presidency stated that the two leaders witnessed the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two nations.
According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), the value of Egypt's exports to Comoros increased from $1.49 million in 2018 to $6.2 million in 2023, reflecting a 33.1 percent annual growth.
Similarly, the value of Comoros' exports to Egypt increased by 24.8 percent annually over five years, reaching $1.35 million in 2023 from $446,000 in 2018.
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