PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and his Mozambican counterpart President Daniel Chapo have concluded high-level talks, highlighting a robust economic partnership that has seen South African investments create more than 42,000 job opportunities in Mozambique.
Current estimates indicate that South African companies have invested between R155 billion and R175 billion in Mozambique, with the recently established South African Chamber of Commerce poised to further expand bilateral trade and investment opportunities.
“We are here to talk about how we can grow our economy,” President Chapo emphasised, during his visit to Pretoria, underscoring the critical importance of economic development to both nations.
Ramaphosa echoed this sentiment: “We came together to turn a new page of cooperation at a political, diplomatic, and economic level, creating a conducive environment for businesses to operate in both countries.”
Beyond economic ties, the bilateral meeting addressed critical political considerations. Chapo revealed plans for significant political engagement, including an upcoming meeting with the opposition to discuss electoral laws and national issues.
“We are going to meet with the opposition to sign an agreement on talks about the many issues impacting our country,” Chapo explained, signaling a commitment to inclusive governance and political dialogue.
The meeting between the two heads of states builds upon a relationship deeply rooted in a shared historical struggle against apartheid and colonialism. Geographically positioned as immediate neighbours, South Africa and Mozambique continue to leverage their historical and cultural connections to drive mutual progress.
According to the SA Presidency, the discussions align with President Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address vision of leveraging international relations to advance economic resilience and global cooperation.
