On Tuesday, 4 March 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique at his official residence, Genadendal, in Cape Town. This marks a significant step in strengthening political, diplomatic, and economic relations between the two countries.
President Chapo, who was recently inaugurated as the President of Mozambique, is visiting South Africa to further deepen cooperation at the bilateral, regional, and global levels. The leaders’ discussions focused on enhancing collaboration and improving state institutions in both countries.
The longstanding relationship between South Africa and Mozambique is rooted in shared struggles against apartheid and colonialism, with cultural and familial ties further cementing the bond. South African companies have invested between R155 billion and R175 billion in Mozambique, creating over 42,000 jobs. The newly established South African Chamber of Commerce in Mozambique also aims to promote trade and investment between the two nations.
We welcome President Chapo to South Africa. We have had extensive discussion aimed at strengthening and deepening the historical bonds between our two countries. We discussed ways of enhancing cooperation at a political, economic and diplomatic level, and ensuring a conducive… pic.twitter.com/oTqsgDezOM
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) March 4, 2025Mozambique plays a crucial role in South Africa’s energy security, and both leaders are committed to strengthening these strategic partnerships. President Ramaphosa reiterated his administration’s focus on using international relations to advance South Africa’s economic growth and resilience.
Gift from Mozambique #MozambiqueInSA 🇲🇿🇿🇦#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍 pic.twitter.com/w3iz2ILttz
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) March 4, 2025President Chapo provided an update on Mozambique’s political situation, including efforts to engage with opposition parties to discuss electoral reforms and economic development.
