President Daniel Chapo has reaffirmed Mozambique’s position that energy resources should be used to promote economic and social development, during his participation in the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), held in Moscow, Russia.
The Head of State is also in the Russian capital to attend the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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In a message addressed to Mozambicans, Chapo highlighted the importance of the country’s participation in international meetings and of strengthening cooperation relations with Russia and the other African countries.
“On the sidelines of this agenda, we took part today in the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), where we argued that energy resources should generate development for our peoples and strengthen cooperation between nations,” the President said.
Photo: Presidência da República de Moçambique
The President’s message places Mozambique’s participation in the forum in the context of using energy resources for the benefit of the population and strengthening international cooperation.
Chapo’s visit to Moscow includes participation in the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit, a meeting bringing together representatives of the Russian Federation and African countries to discuss issues of common interest and cooperation between the parties.
The President stressed the importance Mozambique attaches to dialogue and to deepening relations with Russia and the countries of the African continent.
“This presence reflects the importance we attach to dialogue, cooperation and strengthening relations between Mozambique, the Russian Federation and African countries,” he said.
Caros compatriotas,
Estamos em Moscovo, a convite do Presidente da Federação da Rússia, Vladimir Putin, para participar na 3.ª Cimeira Rússia–África. Esta presença reflecte a importância que atribuímos ao diálogo, à cooperação e ao fortalecimento das relações entre Moçambique, a Federação da Rússia e os países africanos.
À margem desta agenda, participámos hoje na 8.ª Cimeira do Fórum dos Países Exportadores de Gás, onde defendemos que os recursos energéticos devem gerar desenvolvimento para os nossos povos e fortalecer a cooperação entre as nações.
#Vamostrabalhar
— Presidente Daniel Chapo (@daniel_chapo24) October 27, 2026
The Russia–Africa Summit provides a platform for political dialogue and discussion of matters relating to relations between Russia and African countries, including economic and trade cooperation.
Mozambique’s participation is part of the diplomatic relations maintained between Maputo and Moscow, which are rooted in the historical ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Source: AIM Moçambique
