Tanzania and Mozambique have pledged to strengthen their cooperation in addressing security challenges that threaten peace and stability in both countries. The agreement was reached during the Seventh Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, held in Dar es Salaam. The meeting brought together experts from various security institutions in the two countries to exchange experiences and develop joint strategies to address cross-border security challenges.
The two countries identified several security threats that require close attention and joint cooperation, including terrorism, armed robbery, vehicle theft, poaching, and human trafficking. Other challenges include illegal immigration, trafficking in small arms and light weapons, drug trafficking, and smuggling of goods. The meeting provided a platform for the two countries to assess the implementation of resolutions reached during previous meetings and develop new strategies to address emerging security threats.
Tanzania's Minister for Defence and National Service, Dr. Rhimo Nyansaho, emphasized the importance of cooperation in military and security matters, intelligence sharing, and capacity building. He said the meeting had strengthened the foundation of friendship and solidarity between Tanzania and Mozambique. Dr. Nyansaho urged the two countries to turn the decisions reached during the meeting into action, maintaining momentum and coordination to build a strong foundation of peace and stability.
Dr. Nyansaho recalled remarks by Mozambique's first President, the late Samora Machel, on the importance of solidarity between the two countries. He said Tanzania and Mozambique should continue building on the vision of their founding fathers. The Minister emphasized that lasting peace and security go hand in hand with development and stability, and that cooperation between the two countries should not end with discussions but should be strengthened through implementation of the decisions reached.
Mozambique's Minister of National Defence, Cristovao Artur Chume, urged defence and security institutions in the two countries to put into practice the decisions reached during the meeting. He stressed the importance of closely monitoring their implementation to ensure that they are carried out in accordance with the agreements. Chume said continued improvement of security in border areas had helped citizens create a favourable environment for investment, trade, and employment.
The meeting provided the two countries with an opportunity to discuss in depth the challenges they face and lay the foundation for continued success through cooperation and mutual understanding. The two Ministers agreed to continue cooperating in addressing security challenges, including organised cross-border crime, misuse of technology, and terrorism. They emphasized the importance of joint efforts to combat emerging security threats and promote peace and stability in the region.
The agreement between Tanzania and Mozambique demonstrates their commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region. The two countries have shown a willingness to work together to address common security challenges, and to implement decisions reached during the meeting. This cooperation is expected to contribute to the social and economic development of both countries, and to promote a favourable environment for investment, trade, and employment.
Key points
- Tanzania and Mozambique have agreed to enhance cooperation to address security challenges, including terrorism, organised crime, and misuse of technology.
- The two countries have identified several security threats that require close attention and joint cooperation, including armed robbery, vehicle theft, poaching, and human trafficking.
- The agreement demonstrates the commitment of Tanzania and Mozambique to promoting peace and stability in the region, and to implementing decisions reached during the meeting.
