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The roundtable was organised by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It was co-chaired by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE's Minister of Foreign Trade, and Basílio Zefanias Muhate, Mozambique's Minister of Economy.

Al Zeyoudi said trade between the two countries was growing rapidly. The 2025 figure was up 91.6 per cent on 2024. The UAE buys Mozambican gemstones, precious metals, agricultural products and base metals including aluminium and copper, and the two countries already work together on joint projects in liquefied natural gas and renewable energy, he said. He also pointed to opportunities to expand cooperation in mining.

"Our goal is to open new avenues for private sector cooperation between our two nations in energy, logistics, agriculture and critical minerals," Al Zeyoudi said.

Muhate said the UAE "has become one of the primary sources of foreign investment in Mozambique in recent years," and pointed Emirati companies to agro-processing, manufacturing, mining and infrastructure. He added that the UAE's role as a global trade hub helps Mozambican products reach new markets.

Chapo set out the areas where his government wants investment. They include new power generation projects, industrial facilities to diversify the economy, digital transformation and artificial intelligence in the public and private sectors, and logistics, where Mozambique aims to become a regional logistics and commercial hub by building roads, railways, ports and airports. His delegation included companies from the electricity, digital transformation, tourism and infrastructure sectors.

Khalid bin Hadi, a board member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, said Mozambique's natural resources, agricultural potential and strategic location complement Abu Dhabi's expertise in infrastructure, energy, logistics and international investment. Participants also discussed renewable energy, food security, industrial parks and critical minerals.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Deputy Director of the African Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mansour Al Juwaied, the UAE Ambassador to Mozambique, attended.

Chapo invited UAE investors to an upcoming business forum in Maputo and to the Mozambique International Investment Conference, and said his government was ready to give investors the support they need. No dates for either event were given.