Mozambique eyes stronger ties with Qatar to boost trade, energy and tourism

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Mozambique to Qatar, H E Isac Mamudo Massamby, has reaffirmed his country s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Qa...

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Mozambique to Qatar, H E Isac Mamudo Massamby, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Qatar, particularly in trade, agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism.

In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, Ambassador Massamby said the Mozambican Embassy in Doha, established in November 2021, marked a new phase in the long-standing relations between the two countries, which began in 1994.

“Mozambique and Qatar have enjoyed cordial relations for over three decades. We decided to open our embassy in Doha in 2021 because we view Qatar as a strategic partner in this region,” he said. “Qatar plays a vital role as a gateway to the Gulf and the broader Middle East, and it shares with us many principles in diplomacy, peace, and development.”

Despite being one of Mozambique’s newest diplomatic missions, the embassy has been proactive in promoting bilateral relations. “Our goal is to make Mozambique better known among our Qatari brothers and sisters,” the envoy noted. 

“We are working to promote our culture, economy, and tourism while attracting investment opportunities and facilitating business partnerships.”