Tanzania and Mozambique have taken a major step forward in strengthening their long-standing relationship by signing a series of wide-ranging bilateral agreements aimed at boosting trade, energy cooperation, infrastructure, agriculture, and cultural exchange.
The agreements were formalized during a joint press conference at the Magogoni State House on Thursday, witnessed by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, who is on his first foreign trip since assuming office.
President Samia described the visit as a sign of renewed dedication to regional solidarity, noting that while political ties between the two countries have always been strong, trade volumes have lagged behind. “We’ve agreed that it is time to match our historic friendship with robust economic collaboration,” she said.
To help close that gap, the leaders announced the establishment of a joint economic commission to coordinate cross-border trade, encourage private sector investment, and implement a simplified trade regime between the two nations.
President Chapo affirmed that Mozambique is eager to build stronger commercial partnerships, emphasizing shared prosperity as a key goal: “We are ready to unlock the potential of our partnership to bring direct benefits to our people.”
The two countries also committed to improving connectivity, with plans to launch direct flights between Maputo and Dar es Salaam to enhance movement, boost tourism, and expand the blue economy. In energy, the countries will cooperate in natural gas exploration and development, with Tanzania offering technical support and investment partnerships.
President Chapo is expected to tour strategic infrastructure projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), reflecting Mozambique’s interest in Tanzania’s expanding transport networks and logistics expertise.
Agriculture also featured prominently, with agreements on joint research in cashew production, a crop of high importance to both economies. The two governments pledged further cooperation in education, mineral development, and aviation security, alongside initiatives to promote technology transfer and knowledge sharing.
Four major agreements were signed:
A one-stop border post accord to streamline movement of people and goods.
A prisoner exchange deal to enhance legal cooperation.
An education and welfare programme to support student and expert exchanges.
A media and culture collaboration linking Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation and Radio Mozambique.
Additionally, a cooperation framework was established between Tanzania’s Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) and its Mozambican counterpart to promote regulatory alignment in health products.
Both leaders expressed their mutual desire to turn historical solidarity into meaningful economic growth and regional stability. “This is a new chapter in Tanzania–Mozambique relations,” President Samia said. “We are ready to work hand-in-hand for the shared prosperity of our nations.”