Mozambique and the European Union have six funding agreements in place. They are valued at more than 148 million euros for national development initiatives.
The agreements were signed on Monday at the inaugural session of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, which brings together in Maputo representatives of the 79 ACP member nations and the European Parliament.
Although it is obvious to the European Parliament that the challenges are far from over, the agreements include measures to complement the EU’s actions in “peace-building” and “security” in Cabo Delgado, as emphasised by Dubravka Suica, the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for democracy and demography.
“We know, Mr President of the Republic, that the challenge is very complex. We recognise all the efforts that have been made. In the European Parliament we have worked consistently, with the other European institutions, to ensure that the EU’s participation lives up to its political and humanitarian principles and values” said Carlos Zorrinho, co-chair of the Africa, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP) Joint Parliamentary Assembly.
“Very significant steps have been taken in this direction and I believe that further steps will be taken soon.” Zorrinho, added.
The six areas that will get assistance include energy efficiency, water and sanitation, and education. Militants groups have been posing a threat to the Cabo Delgado region since 2017, and while security has improved, it still exists.
