Mozambique and Tanzania have renewed their commitment to strengthen bilateral security cooperation in the face of escalating regional threats, following high-level defence talks held in Maputo on Thursday.
The meeting, led by Mozambique’s Minister of National Defence, Cristóvão Artur Chume, and Tanzania’s Minister of Defence and National Service, Stergomena Lawrence Tax, marked a reaffirmation of the two countries’ historic alliance and shared determination to confront security challenges, particularly in northern Mozambique.
Chume praised Tanzania for its unwavering support during Mozambique’s ongoing battle against insurgency in the troubled Cabo Delgado province, where extremist violence has displaced thousands and disrupted development efforts.
He described the enduring partnership as rooted in the “shared legacy of the liberation struggle” and expressed optimism for deeper collaboration.
“Tanzania has stood by us, particularly in the fight against terrorism. We are grateful for the training and operational support extended to our armed forces,” Chume said during the bilateral session.
Minister Tax echoed his sentiments, underlining Tanzania’s continued readiness to assist Mozambique in building a stronger, more resilient defence infrastructure.
“We are committed to strengthening the capacities of Mozambique’s combat units and high command leadership through ongoing training and technical cooperation,” she said.
She also highlighted Tanzania’s willingness to share expertise in public service management and officer training, an area where the country has developed substantial institutional knowledge.
Both ministers agreed to advance their joint efforts in security capacity-building, information sharing, and border protection.
The renewed pact reflects a broader regional push for collective action against transnational threats, including terrorism, organised crime, and arms trafficking.
The Maputo meeting concluded with a shared resolve to deepen trust, enhance operational coordination, and contribute to regional peace and stability in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) framework.
