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The President of the Mozambican Assembly has invited a Russian meat processing company to partner with local firms and train youth. This initiative aims to enhance technology utilization in Mozambique’s meat industry, which saw an 11.4% production increase in 2025. The collaboration is expected to strengthen ties between Mozambique and Russia.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. The President of the Mozambican Assembly of the Republic has invited a Russian meat processing company to establish partnerships with Mozambican firms and support the training of young people, during a visit to a plant in Russia.
Margarida Talapa made the remarks during a visit to an industrial meat processing plant, as part of her official trip to Russia aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
“We believe this is a valuable experience to bring to our country, especially in terms of technology utilisation. That is why we invited this company to form partnerships with our Mozambican businesses,” said the President of Parliament, cited by the Mozambican press on Saturday.
Talapa also noted that, during the meeting with the factory management, the possibility of training Mozambican youth in the sector was discussed.
Svetlana Ryzhova, the director, of the meat processing plant, expressed willingness to host Mozambican students and develop future partnerships with the African country: “We are prepared to receive Mozambican students and share our experience with them, as well as work with future partners in Mozambique,” she said.
According to the Annual Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, meat production in Mozambique increased by 11.4% in 2025, reaching 183,982 tonnes.
Mozambique has been working to improve its agricultural sector, particularly meat production, which has shown significant growth in recent years. The collaboration with foreign companies, such as the Russian meat processing firm, is part of a broader strategy to enhance local capabilities through technology transfer and training programs for young people in the industry. This approach aims to boost the economy and create job opportunities in Mozambique’s agricultural sector, which is vital for the country’s development.
