Diplomatic relations between the Comoros and the Federal Republic of Germany were established on 2 February 1978 (on 14 February 1976 with the GDR). Germany does not have a dedicated mission in the Comoros, but is represented there by its Ambassador to Tanzania (non-residential accreditation). The Comoros has an embassy in Brussels to manage its relations with the European Union (EU), with which political dialogues have taken place annually since 2018. Agricultural products play a key role in exports from the Comoros and contribute to economic development. The country’s main exports are cloves, vanilla and plants used in the production of essential oils. After France, Germany is the largest European market for Comorian exports. President Assoumani was Chairperson of the African Union (AU) from February 2023 to February 2024. During his term in office, the AU joined the G20. In his capacity as AU Chairperson, Assoumani also took part in the Compact with Africa conference hosted by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin in November 2023.

The EU is the Comoros’ most important development partner. Within the framework of the European Development Fund, development cooperation focuses on the spheres of technical and vocational education, public finances, and training and education for women and young people – two groups particularly affected by unemployment. Germany is also involved in efforts by multilateral partners, including the Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility.

Since February 2019, the Comoros has applied an interim EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to trade in goods. The EU is supporting the application of this agreement with a programme designed to reduce dependence on imports and diversify exports.

The Comoros has been a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 1976 and receives support from it through technical assistance and an ongoing credit facility. The World Bank, too, is engaged in the Comoros. The Comoros became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in early 2024 (announced at the 14th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi).