European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique receives visit from the French Armed Forces in the Southern Indian Ocean Zone

On the occasion, the Commander of EUMAM MOZ, Brigadier General Luís Barroso, and the Senior Commander of FAZSOI, Major General Jean-Marc Giraud, had the opportunity to discuss the collaboration that has existed between the two entities since the mandate of the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM-MOZ), but also to discuss future partnerships in the short and medium term, namely through programmes for the Mozambican Defence Armed Forces (FADM), such as the Train-the-Trainers programme and specialisation programmes.   

European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique, 2025

EUMAM MOZ is a non-executive mission with a mandate until June 2026 and focuses on the operational training cycle and maintenance, while also carrying out specialised training to enable the FADM to be self-sufficient in the fight against insurgency. This European Union mission is currently commanded by Brigadier General Luís Barroso, from the Portuguese Army, and has 83 military personnel from 11 nationalities.