INDIA-MOZAMBIQUE
Establishment of Relations | 1975 |
Brief History | India enjoys warm and substantive ties with Mozambique. Trading links between Mozambique and the western states of India go back several Centuries, and pre-date the colonial era. These ancient people-to-people links have been built upon in modern times, to forge a strong bilateral relationship based on regular political contacts, ever-deepening economic engagement, and a well-integrated Indian community in Mozambique. Political Relations After 1947, independent India’s support for the Mozambican freedom struggle established the basis for warm political ties between the leaderships of both countries. Diplomatic relations between India and Mozambique were established as soon as Mozambique became independent in 1975, and India was among the first countries to set up a diplomatic mission in Mozambique. Mozambique opened its Mission in New Delhi in 2001. |
Key Visits (President, VP, PM) | PM’s Visit: 7 July 2016 |
Main Treaties and Agreements | |
MoUs | Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Republic of Mozambique on Cooperation in the field of New and Renewable Energy 2015MoU between India and Mozambique on drug demand reduction and prevention of illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals and related matters MoU between Government of India and Government of Mozambique in the field of Youth Affairs and Sports Long-term agreement for purchase of pulses from Mozambiquets |
Working Groups | |
Bilateral Trade – | Total Trade: 2017-18- 1,832.34 USD Million 2016-17- 1,556.26 USD Million 2015-16- 1,604.82 USD Million 2014-15- 2,396.58 USD Million Major Imports: Petroleum Pharmaceuticals Major Exports: Coal Cashew |
Grant/Loan/Aid | The donation of USD 10 million to Ministry of Trade & Industry in 2016 for purchase of wheat for the drought-affected population, A donation of 100 tons of essential medicines for the Ministry of Health, 2016 A donation of transport vehicles for the Ministry of Interior. 2016 |
Ongoing Negotiations | [For example FTA and Status] |
Disputes | |
Key Officials | Ambassador/HC– India to Mozambique- H. E. Mr. Rudra Gaurav Shresth Ambassador/HC –Mozambique to India – H.E. Mr Jose Maria De Silva Vieira Morais |
[RUNNING UPDATE – LAST UPDATED ON 20 NOVEMBER TO INCLUDE YEARS 2018-2014 ONLY]
SOURCES:
- Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
- Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.