Maputo has a Philippine Consulate

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Last Friday, October 23, 2026, the strengthening of diplomatic and commercial relations between Mozambique and the Republic of the Philippines entered a new chapter with the official inauguration of the consular office of the Asian archipelago in Maputo and the swearing-in of Francisco Inaque as Honorary Consul.

The official ceremony unfolded in two significant moments: the opening of the consular headquarters and a reception at the Polana Hotel, bringing together high-ranking officials from the Mozambican government, diplomats, private sector leaders, and members of the resident Filipino community.

A representative of the Philippine Government inaugurated the new Honorary Consulate. The unveiling of the commemorative plaque and the ribbon-cutting ceremony formalized the opening, witnessed by representatives of the Philippine Embassy in Pretoria, representatives of the Filipino community, and national and international institutional guests.

In his address, the Honorary Consul, Francisco Inaque, a businessman with a long career in the business sector and a reference in tourism and catering, reiterated his commitment to focusing consular action on economic diplomacy and the creation of strategic partnerships.

"...it is a great responsibility to be a link between the two countries, and I accept the mission entrusted to me to make diplomacy a bridge for investment, cooperation an opportunity for development, and the friendship between Mozambique and the Philippines a partnership of benefits."

"Concrete solutions for both peoples," Francisco Inaque stated during his speech.

The Consul outlined the main areas of his work as promoting investment, tourism, agro-industry and fisheries, technical and vocational training, health, and the provision of services.

The Representative of the Government of the Philippines, Ana Angela Cabillan, highlighted the strategic value of Francisco Inaque's appointment in boosting the country's image, bilateral cooperation, facilitating dialogue between Filipino and Mozambican businesses, and providing necessary consular assistance to the resident community.

In turn, the representative of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, Ananias Sigaúque, Head of Department for Asia and Oceania at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, congratulated Consul Francisco Inaque on his appointment and expressed the openness of the Mozambican authorities to promote mutually beneficial partnerships, highlighting the potential for technical exchange in areas such as the blue economy, agriculture and tourism.

The official ceremony, which was attended by national and international dignitaries, served as an opportunity to showcase the cultural and gastronomic heritage of both peoples.