Republic of Mozambique

Brazil and Mozambique have maintained diplomatic relations since November 15, 1975, the year of Mozambican independence. On March 1, 1976, the Brazilian Embassy was opened in Maputo. In January 1998, the Mozambique Embassy was opened in Brasília.

The cultural, historical and linguistic ties between Brazil and Mozambique represent a platform for the development of bilateral relations and a basis for the two countries to recognize each other as privileged partners. The fruitful bilateral cooperation, the union between Brazil and the African country within the framework of the CPLP and the frequent mutual support in elections in international forums reflect the state of a shared friendship, which has permeated the evolution of political and historical context.

In 2017, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Brazil and Mozambique establishing a Political Consultations Mechanism. Mozambique is the largest beneficiary of Brazilian cooperation with funds from the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) in Africa, covering diverse areas (health, agriculture, education, professional training, among others) and involving structuring projects.

Trade exchange between Brazil and Mozambique totaled $89.7 million in 2022, with a Brazilian surplus of $84.3 million (Source: Comex Stat – Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services).

Chronology of bilateral relations

2023 – Congresswoman Esperança Bias, President of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique, represented President Nyusi on the occasion of the inauguration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

2022 – President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets with President Nyusi in Lisbon

2017 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Aloysio Nunes visits Mozambique

2016 – Foreign Minister Oldemiro Balói visits  Brazil on the occasion of the 11th Conference of Heads of State and Government of the CPLP

2015 – Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visits Maputo

2014 – Filipe Nyusi, then candidate for the presidency of Mozambique, visits Brazil.

2013 – President Dilma Rousseff meets with her Mozambican counterpart on the sidelines of the 5th BRICS Summit, in Durban.

2012 – President Armando Guebuza visits Brazil to participate in the Rio+20 Conference

2012 – Prime Minister of Mozambique Aires Ali visits  Brazil

2012 – Vice-President Michel Temer visits Maputo on the occasion of the 9th Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Community of the CPLP

2011 –  Foreign Minister Oldemiro Balói visits  Brasília

2011 – President Dilma Rousseff visits Maputo

2010 – 5th Session of the Joint Brazil-Mozambique Commission

2010 – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Maputo; inauguration of the initial phase of operations of the Antiretroviral Factory and official launch of the first three centers of the Open University of Brazil in Mozambique.

2009 – President Armando Guebuza visits Brazil

2008 – Foreign minister Oldemiro Balói visits Brasília

2008 – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Maputo; inauguration of the temporary headquarters of the Fiocruz-África Office

2007 – President Armando Guebuza visits Brazil

2005 – Foreign Minister Celso Amorim visits Maputo

2004 – President Joaquim Chissano visits Brasília

2003 – Foreign Minister Celso Amorim visits Maputo

2003 – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Maputo. Signing of the Protocol of Intent on Scientific and Technological Cooperation in the Health Area, with a view to building a laboratory for the production of generic antiretroviral medicines.

2002 – President Joaquim Chissano visits Brasília (4th CPLP Summit)

2001 – Official visit of former president Joaquim Chissano to Brasília. The Mozambican president also participated in the Mercosur Summit in Asunción.

2000 – President Fernando Henrique Cardoso makes an official visit to  Maputo ( 3rd Conference of Heads of State and Government of the CPLP)

1998 – Opening of the Embassy of Mozambique in Brazil

1980 – Foreign Minister Saraiva Guerreiro visits five African countries, including Mozambique

1976 – Opening of the Brazilian Embassy in Maputo

1975 – Mozambique achieves independence (June 25). Brazil and Mozambique establish diplomatic relations (December 31).