The President of Comoros, Azali Assoumani, has expressed his gratitude to Ethiopian Airlines for its decade-long service to the island nation. On November 6, 2026, a ceremony was held at the Union Assembly hall to commemorate the airline's 10-year milestone. The event was attended by the President, his government members, Ethiopian Airlines' leadership, diplomats, and numerous stakeholders. Azali Assoumani acknowledged the airline's efforts in connecting Comoros to over 130 destinations globally via Addis Abeba.
President Azali Assoumani highlighted Ethiopian Airlines' reliability and professionalism in providing air services to Comoros. He noted that the airline has enabled the nation's economic operators to expand their activities beyond its borders. The President also emphasized the airline's contribution to strengthening South-South cooperation and African integration through initiatives such as technical training for air traffic controllers.
The Comorian President encouraged further discussions between his government and Ethiopian Airlines to conclude a memorandum of understanding. This agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as increasing flight frequencies, improving international connections, and providing technical assistance in aviation security and meteorology. Azali Assoumani also stressed the importance of optimizing traffic rights and adapting cooperation to align with the Yamoussoukro Decision and the African Single Continental Air Transport Market.
Yasmine Hassane Alfeine, Comoros' Minister of Transport, underscored the significance of the 10-year milestone. She noted that Ethiopian Airlines has facilitated travel for Comorian citizens, supported commercial exchanges, and strengthened the nation's connections with Africa and the world. The Minister emphasized that air connectivity is a strategic challenge for the island nation, and Ethiopian Airlines plays a vital role in its economic development and integration into regional and international dynamics.
Minister Yasmine Hassane Alfeine expressed her desire to see the partnership between Comoros and Ethiopian Airlines evolve. She called for enhanced connectivity, improved service quality, and increased accessibility to air travel for the Comorian population. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Ethiopian Airlines' CEO, expressed his joy in celebrating the airline's 10-year anniversary in Comoros. He highlighted the significance of President Azali Assoumani's presence at the ceremony, symbolizing the strong relationship between the airline and the Comorian government.
Mesfin Tasew Bekele recalled that Ethiopian Airlines launched its services to Moroni in November 2016 with three weekly frequencies via Dar es Salaam. Today, the airline operates a direct daily flight using modern aircraft such as the B787 and A350, connecting Comoros to over 145 destinations worldwide. The CEO emphasized that Ethiopian Airlines' services to Comoros align with its vision of promoting a connected Africa and sustainable development through reliable air transport.
The 10-year partnership between Ethiopian Airlines and Comoros has yielded significant results, with the airline becoming a major player in the African aviation landscape. The airline's CEO affirmed that the success of their collaboration is a testament to the trust and cooperation between the governments, aviation authorities, partners, stakeholders, and customers.
Key points
- Ethiopian Airlines connects Comoros to over 145 destinations worldwide via its hub in Addis Abeba.
- The airline has played a vital role in Comoros' economic development and integration into regional and international dynamics.
- The partnership between Comoros and Ethiopian Airlines is expected to evolve with enhanced connectivity and improved service quality.
