Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva review a guard of honor in Maputo on November 24, 2025. Photo: CFP

By Brasil 247 - During an official visit to Maputo, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared that the partnership between Brazil and Mozambique is entering a new strategic phase marked by the resumption of cooperation, the expansion of trade and a set of nine bilateral agreements in essential areas. The statements were made in a press statement this Monday (November 24) during the official visit to the African country, as reported by Brasil 247.

Lula opened his speech highlighting the political and affective reunion with the nation, meeting with the President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo. He noted that this is his fourth visit to the country, taking place within the framework of the 50th anniversary of Mozambican independence. After a period of distancing described as "dark paths," Lula asserted that it is time to recover relations and that "Brazil is back."

The president announced the signing of nine new bilateral agreements covering institutional development, health, education, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, trade promotion, civil aviation, legal assistance, and agroforestry services.

Addressing infrastructure challenges, Lula emphasized that cooperation should extend to ports, roads, power plants, and transmission lines. He mentioned that the government is working to enable the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) to finance the internationalization of Brazilian companies again, stating that credit options are essential for exporting services.

Regarding health and agriculture, Lula explained that strengthening Brazil's industrial health complex will allow for the resumption of joint drug production in Mozambique. He also highlighted the potential to increase productivity in the African savannah with adequate technology and announced professional training programs involving the Ministry of Education and Embrapa.

On climate and security issues, the Brazilian leader proposed cooperation in protecting forest biomes and energy transition, focusing on biofuel production. He also offered collaboration through the Brazilian Federal Police to combat organized crime and money laundering.

Lula concluded by reinforcing that the relationship between Brazil and Mozambique must not oscillate anymore, describing his visit as the restart of a history that should never have been interrupted.

(Reported by Brasil 247 on November 24, 2025)