Leaders of Mozambique’s FRELIMO and South Africa’s ANC met in Maputo to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening historical ties and collaborative efforts. Discussions centered on a unified response to shared socio-political and economic challenges facing both nations. The meeting followed a visit by the ANC Secretary-General, who paid tribute to Mozambican national heroes. Both parties expressed concern over recent xenophobic incidents in South Africa and their potential impact on bilateral relations, condemning discrimination and violence against foreign nationals. Leaders highlighted the interconnectedness of the two economies, citing key sectors like energy, aluminum, gas, ports, agriculture, and tourism. They advocated for a new phase of cooperation focused on industrialization and value-added processing of raw materials to boost economic growth. The parties emphasized the crucial role their relationship plays in regional solidarity and coordinating common positions on broader issues.