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Mozambique–Ukraine relations

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Mozambique–Ukraine relations
Map indicating locations of Mozambique and Ukraine

Mozambique

Ukraine
Diplomatic mission
NoneEmbassy of Ukraine, Maputo
Envoy
NoneRostyslav Tronenko [uk]

Mozambique–Ukraine relations refers to bilateral relations between Mozambique and Ukraine.

History

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On 17 March, 1992, Mozambique officially recognized the Ukrainian Declaration of Independence, and later established diplomatic relations on 19 August, 1993.[1]

In 2006-2007, Ukrainians in Mozambique were represented by the Ukrainian embassy in Angola [uk]. Then until 2024, the interests of Ukrainian citizens in Mozambique were protected by the Ukrainian Embassy in South Africa [uk].[2]

On 23 October, 2017, Ukrainian officially opened an honorary consulate in the Mozambiquan capital of Maputo.[3]

In May 2023, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi agreed to establish a Ukrainian embassy in Mozambique.[4][5] Then on 15 April, 2024, the Ukrainian embassy in Mozambique officially opened.[6]

On 8 January, 2025, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rostyslav Tronenko [uk] as Ambassador to Mozambique.[7][8]

Trade relations

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In 2021, the trade volume between Mozambique and Ukraine amounted to $34.88 million USD. Among them, $22.88 million were Ukrainian exports to Mozambique, while $12 million were Mozambican exports to Ukraine. Ukrainian exports consisted primarily of grain (15.8M) and fertilizers (6M), while Mozambique's exports were mostly tobacco products (11.55M).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Middle East and Africa". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
  2. ^ a b "Співробітництво Мозамбік" (in Ukrainian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
  3. ^ Kitsoft. "Посольство України в Республіці Мозамбік - Почесне консульство України в Мозамбіку". mozambique.mfa.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  4. ^ "Дмитро Кулеба: Україна та Мозамбік домовилися вивести політичні та торговельні відносини на новий рівень" (in Ukrainian).
  5. ^ "Україна вперше відкриє посольство в Мозамбіку: Кулеба зустрівся із президентом країни" (in Ukrainian). Hromadske.
  6. ^ Kitsoft. "Посольство України в Республіці Мозамбік - Відкриття Посольства України в Мозамбіку". mozambique.mfa.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  7. ^ "Указ Президента України від 8 січня 2025 року № 19/2025".
  8. ^ Perepechko, Iryna (January 8, 2025). "Президент призначив нового посла України в Мозамбіку" (in Ukrainian).