EUMAM MOZ receives visit of the Italian Ambassador and the Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

17.06.2025 EUMAM Mozambique

Maputo, Mozambique – The European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ) welcomed, last week, the Italian Ambassador to Mozambique, Gabriele Annis, and the Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riccardo Guariglia. 

They were received by the Mission Force Commander, Brigadier-General Luís Barroso, and the Italian military contingent. Also present were the Italian Consul, Lorenzo Vai, and the Deputy Head of Mission, Eugeniu Rotaru. 

During the visit, the delegation was given a briefing on EUMAM MOZ’s context and objectives, presented by the Mission Commander.

EUMAM MOZ, 2025

The visit reinforced the partnership and cooperation between the Italian authorities and the European Union mission, which have shared from the outset common values, goals, and commitments. 

 EUMAM MOZ is a non-executive mission, with a mandate until June 2026, focusing on the operational training cycle and maintenance, while providing specialised training to the Mozambican Armed Defence Forces (FADM).