Australian expertise will be used to develop Mozambique’s mining and resource sector following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Richard Marles, and Mozambican Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Oldemiro Baloi

Mr Marles said Australia and Mozambique have a significant natural resource base in common.

“The Australian Government is working closely with the Government of Mozambique to support its efforts to maximise economic growth from its mineral reserves,” Mr Marles said.

“The partnership will improve technical and vocational education as well as research delivered in response to mining industry demands. The aim is to increase employment opportunities for local people and improve local participation in the industry.

“The partnership will also help improve planning and coordination of resource and related infrastructure developments.”

Since 2009-10, Australia has provided more than $50 million in development assistance to Mozambique with a focus on improvements to water and sanitation service delivery.