The Minister of National Defense, Nuno Melo, today in Maputo stated that Portugal advocates for the renewal of the European Union's assistance mission mandate in Mozambique. During his visit to the Mozambican capital, the Portuguese official expressed Portugal's support for the continuity of this mission.
Nuno Melo specified that Portugal proposes a reinforcement of support for Mozambican military capabilities. This position arises in the context of an evaluation of the effectiveness and results of the European mission in Mozambique. The minister highlighted the importance of strengthening Mozambique's armed forces so that they can respond more autonomously to security challenges in the region.
