The renewable energy and agriculture sectors are the most prominent in this trade partnership, says Katherine Fletcher, quoted by the British High Commissioner's statement in Maputo.

On a visit to Mozambique, the British Prime Minister's envoy, Katherine Fletcher, said that it is her country's objective to promote long-term mutually beneficial partnerships. It also promotes sustainable development for both countries, in the areas of agriculture, technology, and rail-port infrastructures.  

Fletcher, emphasized the UK's commitment to working with Mozambique on business economic empowerment.

"The UK believes in a mutually beneficial trade and business partnership with Mozambique. It was good to see that coffee from Gorongosa can now be bought in the UK. British agribusinesses employ over 400,000 Mozambicans across the country and are making an important contribution to this prosperous future. But we want more partnerships," said Fletcher.

Katherine Fletcher started her visit in Manica, where she met with British companies operating in the agricultural sector and with the Secretary of State, Edson Macuácua.

She also visited Gorongosa National Park (GNP) projects to explore opportunities to facilitate increased coffee and honey exports to the UK.

To learn about the park's agricultural activities and explore opportunities for collaboration in the sector, including promoting British expertise in agrotechnology, women's economic empowerment programs, and highlighting Gorongosa's contribution to building climate resilience, green economy job creation, and carbon credit projects.

Finally, he visited the Port of Beira to reiterate and strengthen commercial ties between the UK and Mozambique and to identify investment opportunities and bring the necessary expertise to support port efficiency and sustainability.