Mozambique-U.S Seek To Deepen Defence, Security Ties

Since 2017, Mozambique’s northernmost province of Cabo Delgado has been the scene of a conflict between authorities and radicalized fighters. 

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi meet at the Pentagon, on Sept. 22, 2023.

Austin also thanked him for signing the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation in 2019, which facilitated ending years of conflict in his nation.

Austin expressed a commitment to work together with Mozambique “to eliminate the causes of conflict and to expand security in the region.”

“Terrorism remains a significant threat to regional security. And both of our countries have suffered from terrorism. And we are in this together. So we’re deeply grateful for your partnership to counter violent extremist groups in northern Mozambique and your cooperation with the Southern Africa Development Community, The European Union and others shows the power of partnership in combating violent extremism.”

“I wish to thank you most sincerely and President Biden and the government of the United States of America for the support we have been enjoying in different areas ranging from the economy, health, and security.”

President Filipe Nyusi and Lloyd J. Austin III, who met at the Pentagon, also exchanged views on domain awareness and strengthening maritime security.