PM discusses resource ties with Mozambique president

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi and discussed ways to expand energy and resource cooperation during his visit to the African country, Han’s office said Thursday.

During their meeting at the presidential office in the Mozambique capital of Maputo on Wednesday (local time), Han explained Seoul’s initiative to bolster cooperation with African countries and invite their leaders for a special summit in 2024, according to his office.

He stressed how South Korean firms such as Korea Gas Corp. and Samsung Heavy Industries are taking part in natural gas development projects in the resource-rich country. “Korea is the best partner to cooperate in this field considering that South Korean companies built all four major floating liquefied natural gas facilities in the world,” Han said.

“We hope our companies can continue to take part in gas development in Mozambique.”

Nyusi noted how South Korea contributed to Mozambique becoming a key manufacturer of natural gas and anticipated to expand energy cooperation with the country.

The Mozambique president also voiced gratitude for South Korea’s support in development assistance and cyclone recovery efforts. The two leaders agreed to expand their ties into areas like mineral resources and draw up policy measures to better support investment and economic cooperation.