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Presidential visit to Mozambique
In Maputo, Alain Berset holds talks with President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. Mozambique has been a priority country for Swiss cooperation since 1979; Switzerland played a central role in the 2019 peace agreement between Frelimo and Renamo. The two countries sit together on the Security Council in 2023 and 2024 and want to bring joint initiatives there, notably on water and access to basic services in conflict zones. They also welcome their cooperation on the restitution of illicit assets.
On 9 February, with President Nyusi, he travels to Cabo Delgado province, where violent extremism has left almost 1.5 million people dependent on humanitarian aid. In Mueda, he visits the Eduardo Mondlane camp, home to more than 2,000 displaced families. In Pemba, he discusses the peace process with UN representatives, including the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Mirko Manzoni, a former Swiss ambassador who led the 2019 negotiations.
The trip prepares the debate he will chair in May at the Security Council on the protection of civilians. A month later, before the same Council, he returns to it: his exchanges in Mozambique confirmed to him that women “are committed to peace, both within their communities and at national level”.
Wednesday 8 February 2023 — Maputo
- Welcome by Foreign Minister Verónica Macamo
- Wreath-laying at the monument in Mozambican Heroes Square
- Official reception at the presidential palace, meeting with President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, followed by talks between the delegations
- Joint press briefing
- State dinner
Thursday 9 February 2023 — Cabo Delgado
- Flight to Pemba and Mueda with President Nyusi
- Visit to the Mueda interpretation centre (museum)
- Visit to the Eduardo Mondlane camp for displaced persons with UNFPA and UNHCR
- Meeting in Pemba on the peace process with former combatants, local authorities and the team of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy
- Cultural evening with young artists at Maputo’s old railway station
Friday 10 February 2023 — Maputo
- Meeting with representatives of Swiss companies
- Meeting with the Swiss community and embassy staff
- Departure ceremony
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