Mozambique and Tanzania have signed an agreement to establish a One-Stop Border Post aimed at streamlining trade and facilitating the movement of people and goods between the two countries.
The agreement was formalized on Thursday during Mozambican President Daniel Chapo’s first state visit to Tanzania.
“The initiative represents the operationalization of a shared vision between two brotherly nations,” said President Chapo, who emphasized the deep cultural and linguistic ties between the Mozambican and Tanzanian peoples. “We are brotherly peoples, with the same borders, we speak the same language, and we often share the same names.”
The border post will be located in Negomano, Cabo Delgado Province, on the Mozambican side, and in Mtambaswala on the Tanzanian side.
In addition to the border post agreement, the two countries signed several other accords, including a prisoner exchange agreement and four memorandums of understanding.
These include cooperation between the national broadcasters Radio Mozambique and Radio Tanzania, a student exchange program in higher education, cultural cooperation, and joint efforts in medicine quality control.
Chapo also announced future cooperation in managing industrial parks and special economic zones, boosting agricultural collaboration, promoting the blue economy, and fostering partnerships between Mozambican and Tanzanian entrepreneurs.
“We believe cooperation in air transport—especially between Mozambique Airlines and Tanzania’s national carrier—is vital for connecting our capitals and major cities,” he added.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan welcomed Mozambique’s commitment to economic development and noted that the signed agreements aim to improve the lives of both nations’ citizens.
“Our talks revealed room for growth in trade and investment,” she said. “We agreed to create a more supportive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the One-Stop Border Post will play a key role in boosting bilateral trade.”
President Chapo’s visit, which took place from May 7 to 9 following parliamentary approval in April, marks his first official foreign trip since taking office on January 15.
Tanzania has played a key role in supporting Mozambique’s fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado, including deploying troops along their shared border.
