Tanzania and Mozambique have strengthened their long-standing defence and security cooperation through the signing of new strategic agreements aimed at enhancing joint efforts in safeguarding peace, stability, and mutual national interests.
The agreements were signed in Dar es Salaam following high-level talks between Tanzania’s Minister for Defence and National Service, Rhimo Nyansaho, and Mozambique’s Minister of National Defence, Cristóvão Chume, held at the headquarters of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (JWTZ).
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence and security, with emphasis on improving coordination mechanisms, intelligence sharing, and joint responses to evolving security challenges affecting both countries and the wider region.
Both sides reaffirmed the strong historical ties between Tanzania and Mozambique, noting that the two countries continue to face shared and cross-border security concerns that require sustained collaboration and coordinated action.
The newly signed agreements are expected to build on existing frameworks while expanding areas of cooperation in line with current security realities.
The meeting was attended by senior defence and security leaders from both countries, reflecting the importance attached to the partnership.
Among them were the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence and National Service, Faraji Kasidi Mnyepe, and the Chief of Defence Forces of Tanzania, Jacob John Mkunda, alongside other senior military officials.
Officials from both sides noted that the agreements will further strengthen institutional cooperation between the two defence forces, particularly in capacity building, joint training exercises, maritime security, and border protection initiatives.
The talks also underscored the importance of continued collaboration in addressing cross-border threats, including transnational crimes that have affected stability in parts of the region.
Both countries expressed confidence that enhanced coordination will contribute to sustained peace and security along their shared border and beyond.
The visit by Minister Chume forms part of ongoing diplomatic and defence engagements between Tanzania and Mozambique, reflecting a shared commitment to regional peace and security.
The new agreements are expected to open a new phase of practical cooperation aimed at strengthening resilience and ensuring long-term stability in both nations and the wider region.
