President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique on Saturday, November 29, visited the Rwanda Security Force (RSF) deployed in Ancuabe District, Cabo Delgado Province. President Chapo was accompanied by Mozambique’s Defence Minister, Maj Gen Cristovão Artur Chume, the Chief of the General Staff of the Mozambican defence forces (FADM), Gen Julio dos Santos Jane, the Army Commander, Maj Gen André Rafael Mahunguane, and the Governor of Cabo Delgado Province, Valige Tauabo. He was warmly welcomed by the Rwanda Security Force Joint Task Force Commander, Maj Gen Vincent Gatama. ALSO READ: Mozambique President calls for direct air link with Rwanda The President was briefed on the security situation within the RSF area of responsibility before meeting with Rwandan security forces. Mozambican President, H.E. Daniel Francisco Chapo, today visited the Rwanda Security Force (RSF) deployed in Ancuabe District, Cabo Delgado Province. President Chapo was accompanied by Mozambique’s Defence Minister, Maj Gen Cristovão Artur Chume, the Chief of the General Staff... pic.twitter.com/wOaZj140c2 — Rwanda Defence Force (@RwandaMoD) November 29, 2025 In his remarks, according to a Ministry of Defence statement, President Chapo commended the work done by the RSF and the Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM) to combat terrorism and urged the joint forces to maintain momentum in fighting against terrorists’ activities. ALSO READ: Who is Daniel Chapo, Mozambique's president visiting Rwanda? “I am very grateful to the Rwandan forces for the outstanding work they are doing in Mozambique, which has helped to restore security in this province. Continue working together with your brothers here, as no development can be achieved without peace and security,” President Chapo said. ALSO READ: Rwanda, Mozambique eye deeper defence cooperation President Chapo emphasized that terrorism is not solely a problem for Mozambique, but a global threat, and that it is essential to maintain strong cooperation and close collaboration between RSF and FADM. He reminded the forces that various projects are due to resume, making peace and security vital for long-term sustainability. In August, President Chapo was in Rwanda for a two-day working visit in which he held talks with President Paul Kagame. Their talks focused on strengthening the relations of friendship and cooperation between Mozambique and Rwanda, with a focus on areas of mutual interest. At the time, Chapo’s visit — the first to Rwanda ever since he was elected president in October 2024 — was hailed by Rwanda’s presidency as it “reaffirmed the shared commitment to further strengthen the existing fruitful bilateral collaboration for the benefit of the people of Rwanda and Mozambique.”
