Maputo, 27 Oct (AIM) – Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, has congratulated Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil.
The congratulation s follows his victory in the second round of the Brazilian presidential election, held on October 25, in which he secured 51.79 percent of the valid votes, compared to 48.21 percent for his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro.
In a message addressed to the re-elected President, sent on behalf of the government, Chapo extended his congratulations to Lula da Silva, as well as to the government and the people of Brazil, on the renewal of his presidential mandate. He expressed his best wishes for success in the performance of his duties and for the prosperity of Brazil.
In a statement, the Mozambican Head of State highlighted the historical ties of “friendship, solidarity, and cooperation that unite the two nations”, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic affinities shared by the Mozambican and Brazilian peoples.
The message also expresses the expectation that, under the leadership of Lula da Silva, Mozambique and Brazil will continue to deepen and diversify their bilateral relations by strengthening cooperative initiatives in areas of common interest.
Daniel Chapo’s congratulations come within the context of the cooperative relationship between Mozambique and Brazil, which encompasses sectors such as agriculture, health, education, energy, infrastructure, technical and vocational training, and institutional development.
In the field of agriculture, cooperation encompasses initiatives related to family farming, technical assistance, rural extension, and the strengthening of food and nutritional sovereignty and security. These areas are part of the bilateral agenda established by the two governments to support the development of national capacities.
In the health sector, the partnership includes initiatives for technical cooperation and institutional strengthening. In education, the cooperation covers training and skills development. Technical and vocational training is also one of the areas identified for deepening collaboration between the two countries. Energy and physical infrastructure are likewise sectors of common interest, alongside the digitalization of public administration, social protection, entrepreneurship, and public security. These priorities were also reaffirmed during Lula da Silva’s visit to Maputo in November 2025.
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