{"id":108477,"date":"2025-08-28T15:42:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/mozambique-president-calls-for-direct-air-link-with-rwanda"},"modified":"2025-08-28T16:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:14:06","slug":"mozambique-president-calls-for-direct-air-link-with-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/mozambique-president-calls-for-direct-air-link-with-rwanda","title":{"rendered":"Mozambique President calls for direct air link with Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Mozambique\u2019s President Daniel Chapo, who is on a two-day working visit to Rwanda, has called for a direct air connection between Mozambique and Rwanda to ease travel and enhance trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.<\/p>\n

He made the remarks on August 28 at the High-Level Business Leaders\u2019 Roundtable held at Kigali Convention Centre, where he was accompanied by a ministerial delegation.<\/p>\n

Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean Guy Afrika addresses participants at the High-Level Business Leaders\u2019 Roundtable on Thursday, on August 28. Photos Dan Gatsinzi<\/p>\n

The roundtable brought together Rwanda\u2019s top private sector leaders for direct engagement with President Chapo and his team, creating a platform to explore new avenues for bilateral trade and investment.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the roundtable, President Chapo said Africa faces challenges with air connectivity, often requiring travelers to route through Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to take advantage of this opportunity, and I also said this yesterday, that there is a need to make an air connection between our two countries, which is a very important point,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He described the roundtable as a continuation of strong ties between Mozambique and Rwanda, emphasizing shared goals for prosperity and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are two nations determined to transform our economies, to empower our citizens, especially the youth and women, and to strengthen our role on the African continent.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Mozambican President noted key sectors for collaboration with Rwandan entrepreneurs, including agriculture and agro-processing, energy and natural resources, logistics and connectivity, industry and value addition, as well as tourism and the blue economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we can build complementary partnerships: Rwanda as a hub of innovation and services, and Mozambique as a hub of energy and natural resources,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

President Chapo also underlined the role of governments in enabling the private sector, encouraging entrepreneurs from both countries to collaborate, create jobs, and build African industries.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor businesswomen, we invite you to look at Mozambique as a strategic partner for Africa. We will build joint ventures, explore industrial areas, share experience in urban management, and expand cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, energy, logistics, services, and digitization.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur vision is a partnership where everyone wins, where young people find jobs, our economies diversify, and our nations grow stronger in Africa and the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Jean Guy Afrika, CEO of RDB, said the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding with Mozambique\u2019s investment agency which took place on August 27, was a key highlight among agreements covering finance, defence, justice, agriculture, education, and the environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe MoU places the private sector at the centre through the creation of a joint working group to ensure rapid translation of commitments into action.\u201d<\/p>\n

Afrika also emphasised opportunities for collaboration in agriculture, construction, logistics, and energy, noting the potential for joint ventures and learning from each country\u2019s business ecosystem.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy sharing experiences in building competitive enterprises, expanding regional value chains, and attracting investors, our firms can scale faster and more effectively in continental and global markets,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that RDB, working closely with Mozambique\u2019s Agency for Promotion of Investments and Exports, remains committed to facilitating business growth, providing policy support, and creating an enabling environment for private sector collaboration.<\/p>\n\r\n