Italy explores new cooperation opportunities in Mozambique with ambassador-led mission to Tete

• Sector-wide mission led by Ambassador Annis in Tete province

A multi-stakeholder mission led by Italy’s Ambassador to Mozambique, Gabriele Annis, took place from October 5 to 8 in Tete province to strengthen dialogue with local authorities and explore opportunities for cooperation and investment.

The delegation included, among others, Fabio Strinati, director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Maputo, and Simone Santi, president of the Mozambique-Italy Chamber of Commerce.

Annis met with the governor of Tete, Domingos Viola, to discuss strengthening collaboration in various sectors, ranging from energy to agriculture, infrastructure to the creative economy.

The delegation also visited the Pianu food security project in the community of Nkondezi, funded by AICS and implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Mozambican government.

Significant attention was devoted to energy: the ambassador visited the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant (HCB), where he met with President Tomás Matola to discuss the sector’s prospects, collaborations with Italian companies, and the potential of the Mphanda Nkuwa project.

The mission concluded with Italy’s participation in the International Investment Conference of Tete Province (CIIT 2026), inaugurated by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo.

“Tete is a region of great importance for Mozambique’s future, thanks to its resources, energy potential, and investment opportunities,” Annis stated.

Source: ANSA