Comoros: Moscow authorized to open its first embassy in Moroni - Mayotte Hebdo

Diplomatic correspondence from the Comorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed the information that Russia will establish an embassy in the Comoros. This authorization is linked by some to Manuel Valls's recent statement, which stated that he wanted to "support" the Dzaoudzi naval base, a decision strongly criticized by the Comoros. The Minister of Overseas Territories also responded by accusing Russia of wanting to "harm France's interest…

This could be another escalation in Russia's immersion in regional issues, while the IOC summit is to be held in less than a month in Madagascar. A letter from the Comorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated Tuesday, 24 March 2025, accepts Russia's request to establish an embassy in Moroni (Grande Comore). "The establishment of this embassy in Moroni, will bring the Union of the Comoros and the Russian Federation, which have been in bilateral rel…