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| Celebrating 50 Years of Mozambique’s Independence, Indonesia Aims to Strengthen Strategic Bilateral Cooperation. |
Jakarta – Indonesia showed its strong commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties with Mozambique during the celebration of Mozambique’s 50th Independence Anniversary, held in Jakarta on Friday, July 11, 2025. Representing the Indonesian government, Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), Nusron Wahid, attended the event and delivered a heartfelt message of friendship and future cooperation.
In his speech, Minister Nusron highlighted the golden anniversary as a meaningful moment to open new doors of collaboration between the two countries across various sectors.
"Indonesia is committed to deepening our cooperation with Mozambique. Let us explore new opportunities, tackle global challenges together, and build a future that is prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable," said Nusron Wahid.
33 Years of Friendship and Growing Stronger
Indonesia and Mozambique have shared diplomatic relations for more than 33 years. This partnership has continued to evolve, especially following the official visit of the President of Indonesia to Mozambique in August 2023. That visit marked a new chapter in bilateral ties, with both nations pushing for stronger cooperation in key sectors such as trade, energy, and infrastructure.
A major milestone in the relationship is the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed between the two countries, which officially took effect in 2022. Mozambique is the first African country to enter into such an agreement with Indonesia. This move has opened up significant opportunities to boost trade volumes and improve economic well-being on both sides.
"On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Indonesia, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the government and people of Mozambique on their extraordinary achievements over the past five decades," added Nusron.
Mozambique’s Appreciation for Global Solidarity
Mozambique’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Belmiro José Malate, also expressed gratitude during the celebration. In his remarks, he acknowledged the essential support from partner nations, including Indonesia, in Mozambique’s long journey toward independence.
"The independence of Mozambique would not have been possible without the support of friendly nations and people from across the globe, as well as progressive organizations that stood for peace, freedom, and development. Our gratitude today is not only about our shared past but also the shared journey that continues ahead," said Ambassador Belmiro.
The celebration of Mozambique’s 50 years of independence is more than a ceremonial event—it is a reminder of how global partnerships, like that between Indonesia and Mozambique, can grow stronger through mutual respect and a shared vision.
With deepening ties and expanding cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and beyond, both countries are on track to build a long-term strategic partnership that benefits their people and contributes to broader regional and international development.