Greek Foreign Minister Visits Mozambique
Maputo, 26 Jan (AIM) – The Mozambican and Greek governments on Wednesday signed in Maputo a memorandum of understanding on political consultations, during a working visit by the Greek Foreign Minister, Nikon Dendias.
After a meeting with Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane, Dendias told reporters that the memorandum of understanding is an important step in strengthening the relations between the two states, and it “institutionalises the relationship at political and diplomatic level”.
“We are pleased to work with Mozambique in various areas of investment, including maritime transport and water management”, said Dendias. He took the opportunity to congratulate Mozambique on its election to the United Nations Security Council, as a non-permanent member.
Greece had supported Mozambique’s successful bid. Greece is now submitting its candidacy for membership of the Security Council, for which it will enjoy Mozambican support.
“What we are trying to do is to facilitate the presence of European and Greek business people in Mozambique, to participate in the creation of cases of success in Mozambique”, said Dendias.
The Greek minister also donated 40,000 euros (about 43,600 US dollars) to the Secretary of State for Youth and Employment, Osvaldo Petersburgo, to support the northern province of Cabo Delgado. He said the money will help create job opportunities for the youth of Cabo Delgado.
Petersburgo, pledged that the money will be used to grant scholarships to young people from Cabo Delgado, through the Alberto Cassimo Institute for Professional Training and Labour Studies.
Petersburgo added that the fight against terrorism cannot be waged solely on the military front, but must also include a component for empowering and occupying young people.
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