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24 october 2023

Joint Statement of H.E. Ms. Verónica Macamo Dlhovo Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique, Amb. Mirko Manzoni, Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique, and Dr. Catherine Sozi, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Mozambique, on the occasion of the United Nations Day

Joint Statement of H.E. Ms. Verónica Macamo Dlhovo Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique, Amb. Mirko Manzoni, Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique, and Dr. Catherine Sozi, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Mozambique, on the occasion of the United Nations Day
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4 october 2023

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group
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6 AUGUST 2023

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group
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15 JUNE 2023

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group
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22 MARCH 2023

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group
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3 APRIL 2023

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group
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1 January 2023

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the occasion of Mozambique taking up its seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the occasion of Mozambique taking up its seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council
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1 MARCH 2023

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the start of Mozambique’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the start of Mozambique’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council
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4 November 2022

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of two Renamo bases in Zambézia Province (Mocuba and Sabe)

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of two Renamo bases in Zambézia Province (Mocuba and Sabe)
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1 December 2022

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group in support of the continuation of disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR)

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group in support of the continuation of disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR)
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17 August 2022

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the thirteenth base closure (Montepuez, Cabo Delgado)

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the thirteenth base closure (Montepuez, Cabo Delgado)
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4 OCTOBER 2022

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique on the occasion of the Day of Peace and Reconciliation.

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique on the occasion of the Day of Peace and Reconciliation.
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19 JULY 2022

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the appointment of Raúl Domingos as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the appointment of Raúl Domingos as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See.
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6 August 2022

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group on the third anniversary of the signing of the Maputo Accord

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group on the third anniversary of the signing of the Maputo Accord
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13 May 2022

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the twelfth base closure (Cuamba district, Niassa Province)

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the twelfth base closure (Cuamba district, Niassa Province)
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9 JUNE 2022

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the election of Mozambique by the General Assembly to the United Nations Security Council

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the election of Mozambique by the General Assembly to the United Nations Security Council
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26 March 2022

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the Government of Mozambique achieving Gender Parity in the Council of Ministers

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the Government of Mozambique achieving Gender Parity in the Council of Ministers
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5 April 2022

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting that took place between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 5 April 2022.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting that took place between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 5 April 2022.
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11 December 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following closure of the eleventh base (Murrupula, Nampula province).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following closure of the eleventh base (Murrupula, Nampula province).
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15 December 2021

Season's Greetings from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique, and the Peace Process Secretariat

Season's Greetings from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique, and the Peace Process Secretariat
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28 OCTOBER 2021

Speech of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, at the opening of the Sixth Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa (MIDSA) Ministerial Conference, 28 October 2021

Speech of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, at the opening of the Sixth Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa (MIDSA) Ministerial Conference, 28 October 2021
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1 December 2021

The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group, Mirko Manzoni reports the demobilisation of the final remaining members of the Renamo Military Junta

The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group, Mirko Manzoni reports the demobilisation of the final remaining members of the Renamo Military Junta
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11 OCTOBER 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the death of the RMJ leader, Mariano Nhongo

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the death of the RMJ leader, Mariano Nhongo
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24 OCTOBER 2021

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the occasion of the United Nations Day

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique, Mirko Manzoni, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, Myrta Kaulard, on the occasion of the United Nations Day
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6 August 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group marking two years since the signing of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group marking two years since the signing of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation.
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4 OCTOBER 2021

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique and of the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique on the occasion of the Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique and of the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique on the occasion of the Day of Peace and Reconciliation
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23 June 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting that took place between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 22 June 2021.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting that took place between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 22 June 2021.
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11 July 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of the tenth base (Zóbuè, Tete province).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of the tenth base (Zóbuè, Tete province).
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22 February 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the death of Daviz Mbepo Simango on 22 February 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the death of Daviz Mbepo Simango on 22 February 2021
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30 March 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of three bases (Báruè, Tambara, and Mossurize).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of three bases (Báruè, Tambara, and Mossurize).
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6 January 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the announcement of a ceasefire by the Renamo Military Junta (RMJ).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the announcement of a ceasefire by the Renamo Military Junta (RMJ).
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8 February 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the death of General Eugénio Ussene Mussa on 8 February 2021

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the death of General Eugénio Ussene Mussa on 8 February 2021
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4 December 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the sixth base closure (Mabote district).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the sixth base closure (Mabote district).
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19 December 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following contact with the Renamo Military Junta (RMJ).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following contact with the Renamo Military Junta (RMJ).
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9 October 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group inviting the Renamo Military Junta to dialogue.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group inviting the Renamo Military Junta to dialogue.
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25 October 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of three bases (Inhaminga, Chemba, and Maringue).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the closure of three bases (Inhaminga, Chemba, and Maringue).
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5 September 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the demobilisation of female combatants in Gorongosa District.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the demobilisation of female combatants in Gorongosa District.
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4 October 2020

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique and of the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique on the occasion of the Day of Peace and Reconciliation.

Joint Statement of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Mozambique and of the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique on the occasion of the Day of Peace and Reconciliation.
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6 August 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group marking one year since the signing of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group marking one year since the signing of the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation.
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1 August 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group marking one year since the signing of the Agreement on the Definitive Cessation of Military Hostilities.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group marking one year since the signing of the Agreement on the Definitive Cessation of Military Hostilities.
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13 June 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the first base closure (Dondo district).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the first base closure (Dondo district).
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15 July 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the second base closure (Chibabava district).

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the second base closure (Chibabava district).
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3 June 2019

Statement from the Ambassador of Switzerland in Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 2 June 2019.

Statement from the Ambassador of Switzerland in Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 2 June 2019.
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17 April 2020

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting that took place between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 16 April 2020.

Statement from the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Mozambique and President of the Contact Group following the meeting that took place between President Nyusi and Renamo leader Ossufo Momade on 16 April 2020.
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