The Mozambican Minister of Combatants, Nyeleti Mondlane, asked Portugal for access to the country's military archives to investigate the shared history relating to the period of the national liberation struggle in Mozambique. The request was made during a meeting with the Portuguese Defense Minister, Nuno Melo.
Nuno Melo highlighted the importance of reconciliation between the two countries, suggesting that collaboration in historical research can help strengthen bilateral relations. The Portuguese official emphasized the need to look at the shared past in a constructive manner.
The request for access to the archives arises in the context of post-colonial relations between Portugal and Mozambique, which went through a process of decolonization after the Carnation Revolution in 1974 and Mozambican independence in 1975. The period of the national liberation struggle is considered a fundamental part of the history of both countries.
The meeting between the two ministers is part of a broader effort at cooperation between Mozambican and Portuguese authorities in the area of defense and historical affairs.
