Brazil and Mozambique expand agricultural partnership

During the official mission of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Maputo, held on November 23 and 24, Brazil and Mozambique reaffirmed their historical and cultural ties and opened a new stage of bilateral cooperation, focusing on family farming. According to information released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), the Joint Communique of the Visit recorded the commitment of the heads of state to expand actions in the areas of agriculture, food and nutritional security, institutional strengthening, health, energy, and sustainable development. The Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture, Paulo Teixeira, was part of the presidential delegation and met with the Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Fisheries of Mozambique, Roberto Mito Albino. According to Mapa, the Mozambican government showed "great interest in expanding cooperation with Brazil," especially in the face of the challenge of ensuring food security. Currently, about 80% of the ...