Maputo – South Africa and Mozambique have made strides in strengthening bilateral ties with the successful conclusion of the 4th Session of the South Africa Mozambique Bi National Commission (BNC) held in Maputo on December 3, 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside President Daniel Chapo, addressed the media after the meeting, focusing on the future of the partnership between the two nations.
President Ramaphosa expressed confidence that both countries, under the leadership of President Chapo, would continue to use the BNC as a platform to drive practical benefits for citizens on both sides of the border. He noted that the session had assessed progress since the last meeting in Pretoria in 2022 and welcomed the outcomes of the discussions between senior officials and technical experts.
A major highlight of the session was the signing of several new Memoranda of Understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in various sectors. The two leaders agreed to focus on implementing the agreements and exploring new investment opportunities in areas like energy, mining, infrastructure, agriculture, telecommunications, health, and tourism. Ramaphosa stressed that the goal was to ensure mutual benefit from both countries’ rich natural resources.
South Africa’s private sector, including development finance institutions and state owned enterprises, were also keen to support these efforts, with Ramaphosa referencing discussions held with South African companies ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. These companies reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Africa’s development, especially in neighbouring Mozambique.
In addition to economic cooperation, the session also covered security concerns, particularly border management, which both leaders agreed was critical for maintaining stability and fostering further growth.
This afternoon, the two leaders were set to travel to Inhambane Province to launch a Sasol gas facility, a project that Ramaphosa said exemplified successful public private sector collaboration.
Both leaders expressed their shared historical and cultural ties, with President Chapo describing the visit as a reflection of the strong friendship between the two nations. Ramaphosa closed the briefing by thanking the Mozambican government for its hospitality, adding that the next BNC session would be held in South Africa, where further progress is expected.
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