Egypt and Comoros reach deal to facilitate entry for medical travelers: President Assoumani
FILE - Comorian President Azali Assoumani
CAIRO – 4 May 2025: Egypt and Comoros have reached an agreement to facilitate entry for citizens of either country seeking medical treatment, Comorian President Azali Assoumani stated on Sunday.
Speaking in a press conference with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Cairo's Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Sunday, Assoumani pointed out to various agreements and MoUs signed between Egypt and Comoros today, aimed at enhancing their cooperation.
He emphasized the shared commitment between the two countries to developing and strengthening bilateral relations.
Both leaders have emphasized joint action to enhance the two countries' economic and commercial relations and boost investments.
Sisi underlined the keenness to leverage Egyptian expertise in implementing development projects in African countries across various economic sectors.
'I affirmed the Egyptian government's and companies' willingness to support development plans in Comoros, particularly the Emerging Comoros Plan for 2030,' Sisi said.
Sisi expressed Egypt's full readiness to cooperate with Comoros in various fields, particularly health, education, tourism, fisheries, energy, and infrastructure.
Sisi said they discussed issues related to the African Union as well as the situations in Gaza and Sudan and counterterrorism efforts.
The global Freedom Flotilla Coalition says its ship, loaded with humanitarian aid for Gaza, was struck with drones in international waters off Malta early Saturday, blaming Israel for the attacks#Egypt #Africa #MENAhttps://t.co/6gVGPiCydg — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 3, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily News Egypt
3 hours ago
- Daily News Egypt
National Veal Project funding exceeds EGP 9.5bn, supporting over 44,800 beneficiaries: Agriculture Minister
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced that total funding for Egypt's National Veal Project has surpassed EGP 9.5bn, providing vital support to more than 44,800 beneficiaries. The initiative has enabled the rearing and fattening of over 518,000 head of livestock, significantly boosting meat and dairy production across the country. The Minister confirmed that the project's Board of Directors recently approved EGP 275.885m in new funding. This latest allocation will support 393 additional beneficiaries, primarily small-scale breeders and young graduates, and will cover 3,929 head of livestock. With this expansion, the project's cumulative funding now exceeds EGP 9.565bn. The National Veal Project supports both meat production through calves and milk production through high-yielding heifers, aiming to improve food security and stabilize prices for red meat and dairy products. The project is part of the broader Decent Life presidential initiative, launched by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to uplift rural communities and enhance the livelihoods of small farmers. Minister Farouk emphasized the project's role in ensuring the availability of affordable red meat for consumers while supporting local producers. He highlighted the ongoing field follow-ups conducted by dedicated committees from the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector and the General Authority for Veterinary Services. These efforts, in cooperation with agricultural and veterinary directorates across governorates, aim to provide comprehensive veterinary care and on-the-ground support to resolve challenges faced by project participants. Mostafa El-Sayyad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, noted that pre-financing inspections are conducted in coordination with the Agricultural Bank of Egypt and the National Bank of Egypt. These inspections ensure beneficiaries have suitable facilities for livestock before receiving funding. Once animals are delivered, they are insured under the Livestock Insurance Fund at a subsidized rate, granting breeders access to essential support services. Tarek Suleiman, Head of the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector, encouraged interested individuals to apply through their nearest agricultural office, or branches of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt and the National Bank of Egypt, which have a wide presence across governorates. Applications can also be made directly through the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector.
Daily News Egypt
3 hours ago
- Daily News Egypt
Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship, detains international activists
The Israeli military has intercepted the Madeline, a vessel from the Freedom Flotilla, as it sailed towards the Gaza Strip, detaining all 12 international activists aboard. The ship was stopped just kilometres off the coast of Gaza. According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Israeli forces cut communications before boarding the ship and detaining those onboard, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, Irish actor Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament. The Madeline, which departed Italy in early June, carried a symbolic but limited quantity of humanitarian aid. Its voyage aimed to challenge the blockade imposed on Gaza for over 17 years—an enclave where rights groups have described the ongoing conflict since October 2023 as amounting to genocide. Türkiye's Foreign Ministry condemned the interception as a 'blatant violation of international law,' accusing Israel of once again demonstrating it is a 'terror state' and a threat to maritime security. The International Committee for Breaking the Siege on Gaza called for urgent international action to secure the activists' release and pressed for more solidarity missions. Hamas condemned the seizure as 'an act of piracy' against civilians on a humanitarian mission, branding it 'state terrorism' and a flagrant breach of international law. Israel Hayom, a right-leaning Israeli daily, reported that authorities prepared individual cells in Giv'on Prison in Ramla for the detained activists. Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, reportedly ordered a ban on communication devices, radios, and televisions in the facility, along with a prohibition on Palestinian symbols. Israeli civil rights group Adalah has demanded the immediate disclosure of the activists' locations and access to legal counsel, calling the detentions unlawful. The interception coincides with worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The Health Ministry has warned that major hospitals—including Al-Shifa Medical Complex and the Arab National Hospital—are on the brink of shutting down due to critical fuel shortages. According to ministry figures, 80% of Gaza's hospitals are now non-operational due to repeated Israeli airstrikes. Just 16 facilities remain partially functional, operating under extreme constraints. Mohammed Abu Selmiya, Director of Al-Shifa, said the hospital is just hours away from a full shutdown, with surgeries, intensive care, dialysis, and emergency services at risk. The ministry added that the Israeli blockade continues to prevent the entry of essential fuel and medical supplies. Israeli airstrikes intensified across the Strip over the weekend, particularly in eastern Gaza City neighbourhoods such as Shujaiya, which witnessed some of the heaviest fighting in recent weeks. Israeli media acknowledged casualties among Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. Meanwhile, the Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of Islamic Jihad, claimed to have captured an Israeli Evo Max drone in eastern Jabalia, allegedly carrying valuable intelligence. Controversy also surrounds the airdrops and food distributions coordinated by Israeli and American forces. Palestinian media reported that eight civilians were killed near a distribution site in Rafah. Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat recorded 31 injuries caused by munitions fired from drones in areas where civilians had gathered for aid near the Netzarim checkpoint. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that, since 27 May, 127 civilians have been killed and over 1,287 injured in what it described as 'aid ambushes.' Today alone, six were killed and 99 wounded. The Government Media Office in Gaza accused the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation'—an entity allegedly run by Israeli and American officers—of being a military front complicit in the ongoing assault. According to the latest Health Ministry statistics, the death toll in Gaza since 7 October 2023 has reached 54,927, with 126,615 wounded. In the past 24 hours alone, 47 people were killed and 388 injured. Since the latest phase of the war began on 18 March 2025, there have been 4,649 additional fatalities and 14,574 injuries. The fate of the detained activists aboard the Madeline remains unclear amid mounting international calls for their release. Meanwhile, Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe deepens, and Israeli military operations continue to expand across the besieged territory.
Egypt Today
13 hours ago
- Egypt Today
Egyptian, Turkish FMs discuss bilateral ties, Israeli war on Gaza
File- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on September 26, 2024 at the sidelines of the UNGA79 meetings- press photo CAIRO – 9 June 2025: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Sunday, June 8, with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Egyptian-Turkish relations and exchange views on regional developments in the Middle East. Minister Abdelatty commended the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and the recent high-level exchanges between the two countries. He also expressed his hope for continued cooperation, particularly in the areas of economic development, investment, and trade, noting the significant potential both nations possess. The two ministers discussed regional developments, with a particular focus on the Gaza Strip in light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the continuing Israeli brutal military operations. Minister Abdelatty updated Minister Fidan on Egypt's efforts to secure a ceasefire, facilitate the release of hostages and detainees, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian, medical, and shelter assistance to Gaza. The conversation also covered recent developments in Libya, particularly the situation in the capital, Tripoli. Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's firm stance on preserving Libya's unity and territorial integrity, and emphasized the importance of a Libyan-led political process. He also underscored the need to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible.
