Egypt and Comoros reach deal to facilitate entry for medical travelers: President 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.
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