Antony Blinken and Filipe Nyusi discussed on Wednesday (14.12) "shared global and regional priorities, including areas of cooperation during Mozambique's first and historic term on the UN Security Council in 2023-2024".
The two leaders also reaffirmed their strategic partnership for the promotion of peace, stability and global health security, according to information released by the US State Department.
Blinken also highlighted the impact of the United States of America's (USA) strategy to prevent conflict and promote stability as a complement to the efforts of the Government and civil society in northern Mozambique.
"Strong partners"
"We look forward to our collaboration when Mozambique becomes a member of the United Nations Security Council in January, but we are also strong partners - strong partners to help Mozambique build stability", they said.
"Strong partners to build global health together, dealing with food insecurity, and we welcome this partnership. There is much to discuss this evening", Blinken told Nyusi, quoted on the US executive's website.
The head of State of Mozambique, for his part, called for greater cooperation between the two countries and for greater United States investment in his country.
US-Africa Summit
Blinken and Nyusi met in the US capital on the sidelines of the US-Africa Summit, which began on Tuesday and ends today.
The Summit brought together leaders from across the African continent to discuss ways of strengthening ties and promoting shared priorities with the United States.
In total, 49 African heads of State and the chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, were invited to this high-level meeting.
The Summit is expected to revive the United States' relations with the African continent, suspended by former president Donald Trump, at a time when China and Russia are advancing their 'pawns' in the region.
