Maputo, April 28, 2026 (Lusa) - Mozambique's president, Daniel Chapo, said his visit to Ethiopia allows the two countries to deepen their partnership in the economic, commercial, defence and security sectors.

"It was worth deciding to visit Ethiopia. I think we will work together as sister countries so our cooperation is not only political and diplomatic, but economic and commercial, to develop our countries and create better living conditions for our people," the president said on Tuesday in a statement from Mozambique's presidency.

President Daniel Chapo, who has been visiting Ethiopia since Monday, said the country was a continental reference in infrastructure development and urban planning.

"Therefore, we believe this visit is extremely important. Ethiopia achieved food self-sufficiency, and we believe our presence here and the issue of defence and security are extremely important," he said.

The presidency said in a statement on Monday that the president began a visit to Ethiopia to strengthen cooperation and address the political and economic situation.

"The president's visit to Ethiopia (...) aims to strengthen friendship and cooperation, evaluate bilateral cooperation and discuss the political and economic situation of the two countries, the African continent and the world," the statement said.

Foreign Minister Maria Lucas, Defence Minister Cristovão Chume, Economy Minister Basílio Muhate and Agriculture Minister Roberto Albino accompanied the president.

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