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Mozambique minister visits UK to share oil and gas expertise

Mozambican Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Leticia Klemens, paid a 4 day official visit to the UK at the invitation of the British government

The visit program was centred mainly on the minister’s participation at the Subsea Expo 2017 conference and exhibition, which took place from 1 to 3 February in Aberdeen, Scotland - one of the most respected in terms of oil and gas expertise centres in the world. The visit program included…

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Trade Envoy's visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links

Mr Benyon's agenda focused on seeking new opportunities for British businesses

Richard Benyon paid a three-day visit to Mozambique in September with an agenda centred on boosting trade relations between the UK and Mozambique. The visit was to create space for UK businesses to strengthen their knowledge of the growing commercial opportunities in the Southern Africa country. During the visit, Mr…

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UK Government supports investment promotion for Oil and Gas in Mozambique

To attract investors into the oil and gas sector, the UK Prosperity Fund is supporting a four-month programme by Adam Smith International

The programme will commence on Tuesday 13 September with a week-long training course of 40 delegates from Pemba Municipality, the Government of Cabo Delgado Province and surrounding districts including Palma and Montepuez. The programme will support the development of a high-level Pemba investment promotion strategy and provide recommendations on the…

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Trade Envoy's visit to boost UK-Mozambique commercial links

UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Richard Benyon MP arrived in Mozambique for a three-day visit on 12-14 September

Richard Benyon arrived in Maputo today for a three-day visit centred on boosting trade relations between the UK and Mozambique and creating opportunities for UK businesses to strengthen their knowledge of the growing commercial opportunities in Mozambique. During the visit, the Trade Envoy will meet the Mozambican Prime Minister Carlos…

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Mozambique: Applications for Chevening scholarships are now open

Applications for Chevening scholarships for the academic year 2017/2018 open from 8 August to 8 November 2016

The British High Commission Maputo is calling on all future potential leaders, influencers and decision-makers to apply for the Chevening Scholarship programme. The applications for the academic year 2017/2018 are open since 8 August and will close on 8 November 2016. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership…

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Mozambican activist to be honoured with Queen’s Young Leaders Award

HMQ will present a Queen’s Young Leaders Award to winners from 45 different Commonwealth countries at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, on 23rd June.

Her Majesty The Queen will present a Queen’s Young Leaders Award to one exceptional young activist from Mozambique at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London on Thursday 23rd June. As the Commonwealth celebrates The Queen’s 90th birthday, this year’s Award winner, Drucila Meireles, is being recognised by The Queen for…

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Lord Mayor for more partnerships between the UK and Mozambique

The Lord Mayor of the City of London visited Mozambique in October to strengthen trading relationships.

By Alan Yarrow, Lord Mayor of the City of London What a great time to be visiting Mozambique this week. A young, vibrant country with big ambitions and a bright future ahead. A country described by no less than the International Monetary Fund as one of the ‘most dynamic economies…