A delegation of Japanese businesspeople is in Mozambique to identify new investment opportunities, especially in the agricultural and processed food sectors. The visit was organized in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Mozambique (CCM) and demonstrates Japan's growing interest in the country's agro-industrial potential.
For Álvaro Massingue, president of the CCM, the presence of investors reflects the recognition of the quality and opportunities offered by the Mozambican productive sector. He highlighted that the country has more than 36 million hectares of arable land, in addition to a vast network of natural resources and watercourses that are favorable to agriculture.
In addition to the agricultural potential, Massingue highlighted the importance of strategic infrastructures, such as the ports of Maputo, Beira and Nacala, as well as tourist cities and agricultural hubs, such as Chókwè, Xai-Xai and Chimoio. The fishing sector and mineral resources are also among the attractions for foreign investors.
According to Massingue, the business meeting follows the B2B model, allowing for the exchange of information and the establishment of business partnerships.
The head of the Japanese delegation, Toshihiro Takagi, emphasized that the objective of the mission is to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, promoting an exchange that benefits both Mozambique and Japan. Atsushi Matsunaga, director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) office in Maputo, highlighted that the investors represent sectors such as marketing, technology, agriculture and industry.
This is the first time that businesspeople from different municipalities in Japan have visited Mozambique with the aim of closely evaluating investment opportunities. The networking event held between Mozambican and Japanese businesspeople is part of the strategy to bring the two markets closer together.
(By Renaldo Manhice)
