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Mozambique remains one of the European Union’s main development partners
4:04 CAT | 11 May 2022
Photo: O País
The European Union (EU) will remain one of Mozambique’s main development partners, Ambassador of the European Union in Mozambique, Antonio Sanchez-Benedito Gaspar, said during celebrations of Europe Day on Monday (09-05), which kick started an ongoing Europe Week in Mozambique.
Happening now in the context of Europe Week, European Ambassadors engaging with Mozambican youth to promote green transition with concrete, innovative initiatives pic.twitter.com/Vk0VG5lMki
— Antonio Sánchez-Benedito Gaspar (@SBeneditoEU) May 11, 2022
The EU will also continue to cooperate with Mozambique on peace issues, either through the implementation of the Maputo Agreement signed in August, 2019, or through an integrated response to the insurgency in Cabo Delgado.
Speaking at a Europe Day event in the Fortress of Maputo attended by politicians and diplomats from several countries, Gaspar referred not only to the commitment to peace, but also to the importance of Mozambique in the international context.
“Mozambique is called to occupy an increasingly important place in the African and international context,” Ambassador Gaspar said, “and can play a key role in a strong Africa-Europe alliance, at the service of the citizens of both continents.”
Gaspar recalled that peace was the main reason for the existence of the European Union, which was why member countries were continuing to welcome victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Representing the Mozambican government, Minister of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries Lídia Cardoso said: “Today, without a doubt, the European Union is a strategic cooperation partner, in support of the development processes in Mozambique.”
Minister Cardoso thanked the EU for bilateral cooperation in the areas of infrastructure, local development, culture, the environment, climate change and the consolidation of peace, support which had contributed significantly to the progress and well-being of Mozambicans.
Held on May 9th every year, Europe Day celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman Declaration’ setting out ideas for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between European nations unthinkable.
The anniversary is also a tribute to a whole generation of European women and men who saw continental union as something both possible and necessary.
By José dos Remedios
“Europa de Portas Abertas”, a cooperação na celebração da Europa🇪🇺.Importante mostrar o trabalho e impacto das acções de desenvolvimento apoiadas pela União Europeia e Estados membros em Moç🇲🇿. Juntos pelo Futuro #EuropeWeek2022 pic.twitter.com/e5YRhYNurs
— Antonio Sánchez-Benedito Gaspar (@SBeneditoEU) May 10, 2022
Had a meeting 2day with the Minister of Sea & Fisheries Mrs Lídia Cardoso,we discussed EU-Moz future collaboration in this strategic sector and ways to contribute to solving challenges such as sea pollution,sustainable use of marine resources,food security and biodiversity🇪🇺🤝🇲🇿 pic.twitter.com/LQWsfPfS9J
— Antonio Sánchez-Benedito Gaspar (@SBeneditoEU) April 28, 2022
Happy to celebrate the European Cooperation Open Day in Mozambique with friends like Ivan Laranjeira from IVERCA, a valuable partner in the cultural sector pic.twitter.com/vgc5RHYqiF
— Antonio Sánchez-Benedito Gaspar (@SBeneditoEU) May 8, 2022
Source: O País
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