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Mozambique and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen defence and security cooperation by adopting joint strategies to combat terrorism, organised crime and other cross-border threats that pose risks to the stability of both countries.
The agreement was reached during the seventh session of the Mozambique-Tanzania Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, held in Dar es Salaam and co-chaired by Mozambique's Minister of National Defence, Cristóvão Chume.
According to a statement released after the meeting, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in border security, migration management and the exchange of information and expertise between defence and security institutions.
Chume said the discussions had helped consolidate joint strategies to address common threats and reduce security risks affecting both countries.
The cooperation is particularly important given Tanzania's proximity to Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado, which has been affected by terrorist attacks since 2017.
The shared border remains an area of concern for authorities in both countries, particularly regarding the movement of people and goods, organised criminal networks and the prevention of terrorist activities.
In this context, Mozambique and Tanzania aim to improve coordination between their respective defence and security forces, strengthen intelligence sharing and enhance mechanisms for preventing and responding to threats that cross national borders.
The renewed cooperation comes as Mozambique seeks to consolidate its efforts to prevent and combat terrorism and violent extremism, following the adoption of a national strategy in 2025 to address these threats.
Tanzania, meanwhile, faces security challenges linked to its proximity to Cabo Delgado and the need to protect communities living along the shared border.
Chume also noted that the meeting provided an opportunity to deepen the bonds of brotherhood, strengthen mutual trust and identify new areas of cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting forms part of ongoing bilateral
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