Canada has just announced additional financial support of 500,000 Canadian dollars for the global peace process fund, as part of national reintegration and reconciliation efforts. 

The announcement was made on Wednesday by Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O'Neill, in Pemba, at the end of her three-day mission to Mozambique.

Since the signing of the Maputo Agreement for Peace and National Reconciliation in 2019, the government, RENAMO and the people of Mozambique have taken important steps to open a path to peace and security, the Canadian statement said.

In the same document, Canada also says that it is proud to have supported the peace agreement since its inception and applauds the Peace Process Secretariat and the United Nations Office for Project Services for their dedication to ensuring that all stakeholders were able to fulfill their commitments.

The additional funding announced brings Canada's total contribution to the national peace process in Mozambique to 5 million Canadian dollars since 2019.

Canada remains committed to supporting Mozambique in its ongoing efforts to build prosperous, inclusive and peaceful communities, including through continued reconciliation, decentralization, the promotion of gender equality in peacebuilding and the protection of human rights.