Comoros and Madagascar Participate in the Strategic Overhaul of the Aviation Sector

Comoros and Madagascar participated in the 76th Extraordinary Meeting of the ASECNA Committee of Ministers, held in Dakar, Senegal. This meeting brought together air transport officials from member countries to rethink the strategy and financing of the African aviation sector.

Discussions focused on two key documents: the Strategic Orientation Plan 2026–2035 and the Services and Equipment Plan 2026–2030. According to the official statement, these documents define the roadmap towards a modern, safe aviation sector capable of achieving greater technological autonomy. Participants also addressed the issue of financing to ensure the effective implementation of these projects.

In Comoros, the Minister of Maritime and Air Transport, Hassane Alfeine Yasmine, advocated an approach focused on modernizing airports and strengthening regional connectivity. His delegation met with ASECNA officials to discuss the integration of the Mwali and Ndzuani airfields into the agency’s jurisdiction, a key step in improving air traffic safety in the archipelago. The delegation also met with the Bwangoma port control mission and the Comorian ambassador to Senegal to advance air and maritime infrastructure projects.

For its part, Madagascar, represented by the Minister of Transport and Meteorology, Raharisone Juste Créascent, advocated for greater consideration of national needs. The country emphasizes the equitable distribution of investments and financing solutions tailored to each context. Madagascar intends to actively contribute to building a safe, efficient, and sustainable African airspace.