“We depart today from Mozambique to Portugal to participate in the VI Mozambique-Portugal Bilateral Summit with a spirit of dialogue, work, and commitment to achieving concrete results for our people,” Daniel Chapo wrote on his official Facebook account after departing from Maputo.
“We carry with us the voice, hope, and determination of all Mozambicans,” he added in the same message.
On Monday, Daniel Chapo will meet with the Mozambican community residing in the Porto region, marking the first official event of his working visit to Portugal, which concludes on Tuesday.
Mozambique aims to “deepen” economic cooperation and promote partnerships with Portugal at the Porto bilateral summit, according to the Mozambican presidency.
“The VI Bilateral Summit aims to deepen political and economic cooperation, promote investment and business partnerships, and discuss strategic areas such as finance, public administration, digitalization, and renewable energies,” the presidency stated in a communiqué sent to the Lusa agency, confirming Daniel Chapo’s visit to Porto, in northern Portugal, from December 7 to 9.
The statement adds that during the summit on Tuesday, with the presence of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and 22 ministers from both countries, “the signing of legal cooperation instruments in various fields, including education, health, agriculture, and energy, is planned.”
“During the visit, the President of the Republic will hold a ‘tête-à-tête’ with the Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, during which they will exchange views on the political, economic, and social situation of their countries, as well as address matters of common interest within the framework of bilateral relations,” the presidency explains in the communiqué.
As part of the official agenda, Daniel Chapo will also participate in the opening session of the Economic Forum promoted by the Portuguese Investment and Trade Agency (AICEP), a parallel event to the summit, also held in Porto, aimed at strengthening business opportunities and corporate cooperation between the two countries.”
According to the Mozambican presidency, this working visit “constitutes an opportunity for the continued deepening of the political dialogue characterizing the relations between Mozambique and Portugal, as well as for strengthening the ties of friendship, solidarity, and cooperation.”
Mozambique wants to “deepen” economic cooperation and promote partnerships with Portugal at the bilateral summit on Tuesday in Porto, with the presence of Head of State, Daniel Chapo, announced the Mozambican presidency today.
Lusa | 21:37 – 06/12/2025
