A five-member multi-sectoral technical delegation led by Ambassador Jose Matsinha, director general for Asia and Oceania at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique, is now in Bangladesh to identify potential areas of cooperation in different sectors, including trade and investment.

This is the first visit of such a government-level delegation from Mozambique to Bangladesh. The president of Mozambique is due to visit Bangladesh in 2023.

The delegation has been formed at the advice of the president of Mozambique to whom the delegation would provide feedback on the potential areas of cooperation.

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The delegation comprises officials of the Economic and Finance Authority, Investment and Export Promotion Authority and the foreign ministry. It also includes Mozambique's high commissioner based in New Delhi.

The delegation will have a number of meetings with ministries and private sectors of Bangladesh. They will also visit some industrial units.

The delegation met with Shabbir Ahmad Chowdhury, secretary (west) at the foreign ministry of Bangladesh Sunday.

Shabbir told the delegation that the Bangladesh government has adopted a policy of enhancing relations with African countries and is ready to explore cooperation in different sectors, including trade and economy.

He also urged the Mozambican government to appoint an honorary consul in Bangladesh to foster relations.

Matsinha invited Bangladeshi investors to invest in Mozambique.

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He also suggested concluding a general corporation agreement and organising regular foreign office consultations.

Matsinha underlined the engagement of the private sector to develop trade and business.

Shabbir referred to the prospect of Bangladesh entrepreneurs and farmers establishing contract farming in Mozambique.

The Mozambican side also called for cooperation in the sector.