European Union Military Assistance Mission Receives EUROGENDFOR Visit in Mozambique

The delegation was composed of the EUROGENDFOR Commander, Colonel Pawel Grajek, the Head of the Operations Division, Lieutenant Colonel José Malo, and the Head of the Intelligence Division, Lieutenant Colonel Bruno Baraças. The main purpose of the visit was to identify opportunities for collaboration and to reinforce EUROGENDFOR’s contribution to European initiatives in Mozambique, particularly in the areas of security, institutional capacity building, and support to local security forces. 

European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique, 2025

During the visit, the EUROGENDFOR delegation met with the Mission Force Commander, Commodore César Pires Correia, who highlighted the importance of cooperation with this European structure operating in Mozambique. He further emphasised that the exchange of experience and joint work between EUMAM MOZ and EUROGENDFOR make an essential contribution to strengthening national capacities and consolidating security and stability in the country. 

EUROGENDFOR Commander Colonel Pawel Grajek underlined “the importance of cooperation with EUMAM MOZ and the Mozambican authorities”, stressing that the exchange of knowledge and sharing of best practices between European and Mozambican security forces are key to consolidating stability and promoting lasting peace. 

European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique, 2025

Visits such as this reinforce the joint commitment of the European Union and EUROGENDFOR to Mozambique through an integrated model of cooperation, based on solidarity, professionalism, and the sharing of experience — thereby contributing to a safer and more sustainable future. 

EUMAM MOZ is a non-executive mission with a mandate until June 2026. It supports the Mozambique Defence Armed Forces (FADM) with the aim of strengthening the sustainability of Mozambique’s Quick Reaction Forces (QRF) by integrating them into a robust and autonomous operational cycle.