The Prime Minister, Adriano Maleiane, defended yesterday, during the ceremony for the taking over of the general director of the Mozambique Cereals Institute (ICM), Alfredo da Piedade Nampuio, replacing Momed Valá, the establishment of a greater connection between the production centers and the markets, by promoting the commercialization of the surpluses of agricultural production.

For Adriano Maleiane, ?the entity must guarantee strategic reserves of cereals, pulses and oilseeds for food security, promote exports and the stability of prices of agricultural products in the domestic market?

At the same session, the Prime Minister also swore in the Director General of Intellectual Property, Sheila Canda, and reminded her of her role in discouraging unfair practices in the marketplace.

For the Commissioner-General for Expo 2025, Riduan Ismael and his deputy, Cândido Namburete, the Prime Minister challenged them to strengthen partnerships with different public-private sectors in view of a good participation of the country in the event.