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Daily News Egypt
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Comoros pledge stronger economic ties, call for unified African voice on global issues
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed Comorian President Ghazali Othman on Sunday at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, in an official visit marked by a ceremonial reception, bilateral talks, cooperation agreements, and a joint press conference. According to Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shinawy, the discussions centered on enhancing bilateral relations between Cairo and Moroni, with both leaders pledging to strengthen cooperation across a range of key sectors—including economy, investment, education, healthcare, energy, tourism, fisheries, and infrastructure. During the press conference, President Al-Sisi underscored the deep historical and fraternal bonds between Egypt and Comoros, rooted in shared Arab, African, and Islamic identities. He reaffirmed Egypt's support for the 'Emerging Comoros Plan 2030,' offering Egyptian expertise in development and infrastructure to help advance strategic projects across the archipelago. Al-Sisi also stressed the importance of boosting trade and investment within the framework of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), to which both countries belong. He noted Egypt's readiness—through both government and private sector initiatives—to contribute to Comoros' development goals. The two presidents also discussed pressing regional and international issues, including the conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, developments in the Horn of Africa, maritime security in the Red Sea, and efforts to combat terrorism. They jointly emphasized the need to revitalize the role of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in promoting peace and cooperation in these areas. Broader topics such as poverty reduction, debt relief, and climate change were also on the agenda. Both leaders called for unified African positions in international forums to ensure fair representation for the continent and to better reflect the aspirations of its peoples for stability and sustainable development.
Middle East
04-05-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi, Comorian counterpart mull Arab, African developments
CAIRO, May 4 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Sunday his talks with President Azali Assoumani of Comoros reflected a mutual understanding and alignment of views on regional and international issues of common concern, including African Union affairs, the conditions in Gaza and Sudan, developments in the Horn of Africa, Red Sea security, and counterterrorism efforts. Egypt and Comoros agreed on the vital role of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in counterterrorism efforts, Sisi added during a joint press conference. The President affirmed Egypt's full readiness to cooperate with the Comoros in various fields, especially in health, education, tourism, fisheries, energy, and infrastructure. Both sides agreed to enhance trade exchange between the two countries, particularly in light of their membership in the COMESA bloc, in a way that supports the goals of regional and continental integration and strengthens intra-African trade. Sisi expressed his deep appreciation for historic fraternal relations between Egypt and Comoros, and for the shared Arab, African, and Islamic identity that forms a strong foundation for expanding and deepening cooperation across various sectors. He also emphasized the willingness of the Egyptian government and companies to support development plans in Comoros, especially the Comores Emerging Plan (PCE 2030), by transferring Egypt's development expertise and implementing projects in fellow African nations across different economic sectors. The discussions also covered development challenges, poverty alleviation, debt relief, and addressing the impacts of climate change. The two presidents agreed on the importance of preserving unified African positions on key issues and ensuring fair African representation in international institutions. (MENA) M S H/M O H
