Egypt and Mozambique have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance technical cooperation in the civil aviation sector, marking a new step in strengthening aviation ties between the two African countries.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of AFI Aviation Week 2026, in 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 agreement aims to expand technical cooperation between the two civil aviation authorities in line with the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It covers collaboration in air navigation, airport operations, aviation safety and security, and sustainable development.
Under the memorandum, both sides will cooperate through joint training programmes, capacity-building initiatives, technical exchange visits and specialised workshops aimed at enhancing institutional capabilities and facilitating the exchange of expertise.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Elhefny said the agreement reflects the political leadership’s directives to deepen cooperation with African countries and promote regional integration through knowledge sharing and capacity building, supporting sustainable development across the civil aviation sector.
He added that the memorandum also reflects the growing confidence in Egypt’s expertise in civil aviation and underscores the ministry’s commitment to leveraging the country’s hosting of AFI Aviation Week 2026 to expand partnerships with African nations.
According to the ministry, the agreement is expected to contribute to the development of Africa’s air transport sector while reinforcing Egypt’s position as a leading regional hub for civil aviation.
