The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, receives on Thursday, the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa, who is on an official visit to Mozambique, from Wednesday until Saturday, indicates a statement from the presidency.

The Portuguese Prime Minister's visit to the country has as its highest point the participation in the Fifth Bilateral Summit, which will take place under the theme: "Mozambique-Portugal: Strengthening the Strategic Partnership Towards Sustainable Development".

During the summit, the leaders will exchange views on the political, economic and social situation of the two countries and their respective regions (SADC and the European Union), as well as review current international issues of mutual interest, within the framework of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) and the United Nations.

On the occasion, President Filipe Nyusi and Prime Minister António Costa will also witness the signing of legal instruments of bilateral cooperation and proceed with the opening of the Business Forum.

The Portuguese Prime Minister made his first visit to Mozambique in 2018, and on that occasion participated in the Third Bilateral Summit, the statement said.