Egypt and Mozambique have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reinforce technical cooperation within the civil aviation sector, marking a brand new step in strengthening aviation ties between the 2 African nations.
The settlement was signed on the sidelines of AFI Aviation Week 2026, within the presence of Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny and Mozambique’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics, Chinguane Mabote.
The MoU was signed by Sameh Fawzy, president of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), and Jeremias Chitocueco, board member for technical affairs at Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Authority (IACM).
The settlement goals to increase technical cooperation between the 2 civil aviation authorities in step with the requirements and beneficial practices of the Worldwide Civil Aviation Group (ICAO). It covers collaboration in air navigation, airport operations, aviation security and safety, and sustainable growth.
Underneath the memorandum, each side will cooperate by means of joint coaching programmes, capacity-building initiatives, technical trade visits and specialised workshops aimed toward enhancing institutional capabilities and facilitating the trade of experience.
Talking in the course of the signing ceremony, Elhefny stated the settlement displays the political management’s directives to deepen cooperation with African nations and promote regional integration by means of information sharing and capability constructing, supporting sustainable growth throughout the civil aviation sector.
He added that the memorandum additionally displays the rising confidence in Egypt’s experience in civil aviation and underscores the ministry’s dedication to leveraging the nation’s internet hosting of AFI Aviation Week 2026 to increase partnerships with African nations.
In accordance with the ministry, the settlement is predicted to contribute to the event of Africa’s air transport sector whereas reinforcing Egypt’s place as a number one regional hub for civil aviation.
