Mozambique and Zambia strengthen security cooperation
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Agência de Informação de Moçambique
Mozambique and Zambia want to strengthen defence and security cooperation, particularly through surveillance technologies and specialised training. Mozambican police commander-general Joaquim Adriano Sive advocated this approach at a bilateral meeting in Maputo this week, the Mozambique Information Agency reports.
Mozambique and Zambia want to strengthen cooperation on defence and security, including through the use of drones, online surveillance systems and specialised training. This position was put forward by Joaquim Adriano Sive, inspector general and commander-general of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique, at the 14th session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, held this week in Maputo, according to the Mozambique Information Agency.
The two countries want to improve the prevention of and fight against terrorism, drug trafficking, maritime piracy, cybercrime, human trafficking, the illegal movement of weapons and environmental crime. Joaquim Sive also called for stronger logistical and operational capacity and the development of security personnel’s technical and scientific skills, the Mozambican agency reports.
The Mozambican official said that conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe could intensify threats in the Southern African Development Community region, notably through rising prices for raw materials and other products. The bilateral meeting is intended to deepen coordination between the two countries and define joint strategies, according to the Mozambique Information Agency.
The initiative comes as the European Union steps up training for the Mozambican army in counter-terrorism. It also comes as Mozambican President Daniel Chapo calls for Africa to unite against terrorism.
