The willingness was expressed after Elsbeth Akkerman, ambassador of Holland, and Yann Pradeau, ambassador of France, were received on Thursday in an audience by Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo.
The audiences took place as the two ambassadors’ diplomatic missions are drawing to a close.
The Dutch ambassador highlighted the importance of the economic partnership with Mozambique, pointing to maritime logistics as a crucial area for development.
According to Akkerman, economic cooperation between Mozambique and Holland would encompass the Beira and Nacala development corridors.
“Holland and Mozambique continue to cooperate. We are promoting our economic partnership through interventions in the development corridors, both Beira and Nacala, particularly in agriculture, agro-logistics, and maritime development”, she said.
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She also expressed confidence in the continuity and growth of relations between the two countries and thanked the Mozambican authorities for their hospitality during her time in Mozambique.
For his part, the French Ambassador, who is concluding a mission of nearly four years in the country, highlighted bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, cultural and creative industries, defense, and regional cooperation in the Mozambique Channel.
Pradeau also pointed to the possibility of further high-level visits between Mozambique and France in the coming months, given the two countries’ shared interests.
“We hope to have the opportunity to organize further high-level visits between our two countries in the coming months, as we share a great deal, including our proximity in this part of the world:, he said.
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The meetings provided an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of Holland and France to continue strengthening and deepening cooperative ties with Mozambique across various areas of mutual interest.
Source: AIM