The Republic of the Congo and Mozambique are giving new momentum to their bilateral relations. The two countries signed ten cooperation agreements on Wednesday evening in Brazzaville, during the official visit of Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo, according to a statement from the Congolese presidency.
The agreements cover a wide range of areas, from institutional and political cooperation to the economy and strategic sectors. They notably concern general cooperation, regular political consultations, visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and service passports, as well as higher education.
The two countries also intend to strengthen their exchanges in handicrafts, the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises, forest resource management, hydrocarbons, fishing and tourism.
Discussions between Congolese President Denis Sassou N’Guesso and his Mozambican counterpart also focused on the security situation in Africa.
The two leaders expressed their "deep concern” over repeated attacks carried out by terrorist groups in northern Mozambique and other regions of the continent.
This violence continues to have significant security and humanitarian consequences, reinforcing the need for greater cooperation among African states.
During their discussions, the two presidents also welcomed the Republic of the Congo’s decision to seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2030–2031 term.
The Mozambican president’s visit to Brazzaville thus helped strengthen relations between the two countries while opening up new prospects for cooperation in several strategic sectors.
Daniel Francisco Chapo and his delegation returned to Mozambique on Wednesday night.