Gaborone, Sept. 28, 2026 (Lusa) - The Mozambican president, Daniel Chapo, on Monday highlighted the development of the port of Techobanine, energy cooperation and the strengthening of logistical links between Mozambique and Botswana as priorities for the partnership between the two countries.
During a meeting with the President of Botswana, Duma Boko, as part of his three-day state visit to that country, Chapo emphasised the importance of transforming political agreements into concrete projects with a regional economic impact.
«We have the Techobanine port project, which is a joint venture between Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe, aimed at increasing the capacity of the Limpopo corridor,» he said, highlighting its importance in improving the flow of goods and strengthening Botswana's access to Mozambican logistics corridors.
The deep-water port of Techobanine, in the Matutuíne region of Maputo, is a joint project valued at around $6.5 billion (€5.7 billion), designed to link Mozambique's two landlocked neighbours to the Indian Ocean via a railway line stretching some 1,700 kilometres.
«We must continue to work together to see how we can bring this project to fruition,» he added.
Chapo emphasised that the two countries should deepen their cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors, highlighting the fuel depots in Matola as infrastructure of key importance to Botswana's economy: «Transport and logistics is an area we must focus on.» The Mozambican president also expressed his gratitude for the support provided by Botswana in various areas, including the participation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) force in counter-terrorism operations in Cabo Delgado, the solidarity shown during the periods of flood and extreme rainfall that affected Mozambique, and the support for national political dialogue.
He also highlighted cooperation in the agriculture and livestock sectors, referring to Botswana's supply of veterinary vaccines to support animal health in Mozambique.
«The exchange of expertise we are currently undertaking in the tourism sector, in agriculture, and also in livestock farming – particularly the vaccines we have been receiving from Botswana to support animal health in Mozambique,» he stated.
Chapo also said that Mozambique intends to benefit from Botswana's experience in the exploitation and management of mineral resources, at a time when the country is updating its legislation in this sector.
«We want to learn from Botswana. It has a wealth of experience in this sector,» he said, adding that the aim is to increase the capacity for production, export and industrialisation of Mozambican mineral resources.
Chapo also noted that the ongoing reform and digitalisation of public administration in Botswana could serve as a model for Mozambique.
«We are in the process of reforming the public sector in Mozambique, and the digitalisation process taking place in Botswana could also serve as a model for Mozambique,» he said.
According to him, the two countries should also strengthen cooperation in the areas of security, defence, tourism and culture, building on a historic relationship that dates back to the liberation movements of Southern Africa.
Daniel Chapo's state visit to Botswana is taking place at the invitation of President Duma Boko and aims to strengthen the historic ties between the two countries, including through the signing of bilateral agreements within the framework of the joint cooperation committee.
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