Egypt, Comoros presidents discuss Horn of Africa situation, agree to enhance trade
A compiled photo of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (L) and President of Comoros President Azali Assoumani
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.
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