Mozambique: Portugal is key partner for attraction of agro-investment

According to Albino, Mozambique must move beyond being viewed merely as a consumer market and establish itself as a destination for productive investment, capable of hosting companies interested in production, processing, and exporting from within the country. He explained that the country offers opportunities in areas such as rice production, agro-processing, agricultural mechanization, and other value chains, with the potential to supply not only the domestic market but also the Southern African region, which consists of approximately 300 million consumers. Mito also advocated for practical training for young agricultural technicians through incubation and capacity-building programs designed to facilitate their integration into productive activities.

The minister also highlighted the 15 million Euros financing line made available by Portugal to support the internationalization of Portuguese companies, viewing it as an opportunity to boost joint investments and accelerate the implementation of concrete projects. “The government is committed to deepening economic cooperation between Mozambique and Portugal, grounded in productive investment, technological innovation, and knowledge transfer”, he said.