Ethiopia, Mozambique Set Course for Deeper Military and Security Cooperation

Addis Ababa, April 28, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and Mozambique have expressed a shared commitment to elevating their longstanding relations to a new phase of strategic military cooperation, according to the Ministry of Defense.

The position was highlighted following discussions held at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Addis Ababa between Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense Aisha Mohammed, Chief of the General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, and President Daniel Francisco Chapo of the Republic of Mozambique, who is undertaking an official working visit to Ethiopia with a high-level delegation.

During the discussions, Minister Aisha Mohammed noted that Ethiopia–Mozambique relations are rooted in a historic brotherhood shaped during liberation struggles. She emphasized that Ethiopia’s contribution to Mozambique’s independence reflects a strong tradition of Pan-African solidarity.

She further stated that there is a clear intention to elevate the existing historical relationship into a more structured and strategic framework of military cooperation.

President Chapo, for his part, acknowledged Ethiopia’s historical support for Mozambique’s sovereignty and independence, while commending the professionalism, capability, and readiness of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces. He noted that the visit would contribute to advancing both military and diplomatic relations between the two countries.

According to the Ministry of Defense media outlet Fana Digital, President Chapo also held discussions with Field Marshal Berhanu Jula focusing on regional security developments and bilateral military cooperation strategies.

The visit is expected to further strengthen defense ties between Ethiopia and Mozambique and contribute to broader continental peace and security efforts.