Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Naledi Pandor will pay a working visit to Moroni, Comoros, on September 1, 2023.
During the visit, Pandor will meet with her Comorian counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dhoihir Dhoulkamal, to assess the status of bilateral relations between South Africa and the Comoros.
The two ministers will also share information and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They will also sign a General Cooperation Agreement, which will establish a Joint Commission at the Senior Officials’ Level.
Pandor will also use the opportunity of her visit to pay a courtesy call to President Azali Assoumani, the President of Comoros and the current Chair of the African Union.
On the sidelines of the visit, Pandor will engage with the Comorian business community, women leaders, and youth entrepreneurs on the theme of “Women and Youth as Active Participants in the African Continental Free Trade Area.” The engagement will be hosted by the Governor of Ngazidja, Madam Sitti Faroutta, and will be attended by the Comorian Minister of Economy and Investment, His Excellency Ahmed Ali Bazi, and other dignitaries.
The working visit is part of South Africa’s efforts to strengthen its relations with Comoros and other countries in the region. It is also an opportunity to discuss ways to promote cooperation on issues of mutual interest, such as trade, investment, and development.
