On February 11, 2026, the Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts of the Comoros (UCCIA) and the Ngazidja Chamber of Commerce (CCIA Ngazidja) had the honor of welcoming Mr. Étienne Chapon, French Ambassador to the Comoros, for a working visit focused on dialogue and partnership.

This meeting allowed the institutions to discuss prospects for cooperation and the need to strengthen structured and sustainable collaboration to support the Comorian private sector.

During this visit, the President of the UCCIA reiterated the missions of the consular network and the full range of services offered to support, structure, and assist businesses. The priority areas for economic cooperation with France were presented, as were the key projects undertaken by the consular institution.

The Ambassador thanked the consular institution for the warm welcome and reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening the Franco-Comorian partnership. He presented the main points of an action plan in which entrepreneurship and business development play a central role.

Discussions focused on:

Institutional and technical strengthening of the private sector

Consolidation of projects supported by Expertise France

Mobilizing the diaspora as a strategic lever for economic cooperation

Modernizing the business environment

Strengthening regional cooperation

Developing economic exchanges.
The President of the UCCIA, speaking on behalf of the entire network, welcomed this constructive dynamic, recalling the discussions already underway on several strategic issues. He also emphasized the opportunity that the Indian Ocean Islands Economic Forum will represent to deepen regional dialogue and strengthen economic partnerships. This visit marks a significant step in consolidating an ambitious, pragmatic and resolutely future-oriented economic cooperation.