Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE met with Azali Assoumani President of the Union of the Comoros in New York on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly the Emirates News Agency reported. The discussions reviewed bilateral relations and explored avenues to expand cooperation across economic trade and developmental sectors. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed greetings from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior leaders to the Comoros president during the encounter.
According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs the two countries have maintained strong ties since the Comoros gained independence in 1975 with the UAE extending aid to support various developmental projects in the island nation. The ministry lists several bilateral agreements that have been signed including those on economic and commercial cooperation investment promotion and protection and the avoidance of double taxation. These frameworks have facilitated progress in areas ranging from energy and tourism to health and education the ministry’s assessment found.
The Observatory of Economic Complexity data places UAE exports to the Comoros at $100 million in 2023 with refined petroleum cars and cement among the leading products. Comoros exports to the UAE reached $10.7 million in the same period led by cloves the figures show. Bilateral trade volumes have expanded at an annualized rate of 12.2 percent from 2018 to 2023 according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity.
The meeting also addressed regional and international developments of shared concern as well as collaboration within multilateral organizations the Emirates News Agency stated. Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the UAE’s ongoing support for the Comoros’ progress and stability. The two sides agreed to maintain momentum in their partnership through continued high-level coordination.
Cultural and educational exchanges have formed another pillar of the relationship with the Comoros participating in Expo 2020 Dubai the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. The UAE stands among the top five exporters to the Comoros market which has seen non-oil trade volume rise in recent years. Officials from both countries expressed interest in building on these foundations to open new avenues for investment and joint projects.
Sheikh Abdullah was accompanied by a delegation that included Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy and other senior officials during the UNGA engagements the Emirates News Agency noted. The Comoros meeting is one of several bilateral discussions the UAE minister conducted in New York this week. Such interactions underscore the UAE’s approach to fostering partnerships across Africa and the wider international community.
