President Daniel Chapo on Monday received a delegation from U.S. International Finance Partners (IFP), led by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Garrett Gish, who expressed interest in developing large-scale investments in Mozambique following an in-depth assessment of business opportunities across several strategic sectors of the national economy.
The meeting followed contacts established earlier this month in Washington, D.C., during the Mozambican Head of State’s participation in the 2026 Forum on Fragility, organised by the World Bank Group. During those discussions, prospects for economic cooperation were explored and areas with strong potential for attracting international private investment were identified.
The visit by the US delegation represents a further step in strengthening economic relations between Mozambique and American investors at a time when the country is seeking to consolidate its position as an attractive destination for major development projects.
During the meeting, investment opportunities were reviewed in sectors considered priorities for economic growth and job creation, including tourism, hospitality, energy, technology, healthcare and property development.
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The President and CEO of United States International Finance Partners (IFP) Garrett Gish recalled that during the discussions held in Washington he had committed to visiting Mozambique to gain first-hand knowledge of the country’s potential and assess projects that could receive financing and technical support from his organisation.
That commitment was fulfilled through the delegation’s visit to Mozambique, during which company representatives held institutional meetings and travelled to different regions of the country to identify concrete investment opportunities.
U.S. International Finance Partners is an institution specialising in the mobilisation of international capital and the structuring of financing for large-scale projects. It operates in various emerging markets and supports sustainable economic development initiatives.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting with the President, Garrett Gish highlighted the importance of the discussions and praised the commitment shown by the Mozambican authorities to promoting private investment.
“It was wonderful to be received by the President. I had the opportunity to meet with him two weeks ago in Washington to discuss investment opportunities in Mozambique,” he said.
According to the American businessman, the mission provided an opportunity to observe the country’s economic potential directly and identify promising opportunities for future investment.
Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Mozambique
Garrett Gish also noted that the institutional environment encountered during the visit was particularly positive, highlighting the openness demonstrated by the government and national institutions in facilitating dialogue with foreign investors.
“The President is clearly committed to promoting foreign investment and focused on creating conditions that accelerate our ability to develop world-class assets in a destination that we believe deserves this type of investment,” he said.
He added that the positive reception shown by the Mozambican authorities strengthens the confidence of international investors and creates favourable conditions for the implementation of new projects.
During the mission, the IFP delegation met with various public and private entities to assess the potential of strategic sectors and gain a better understanding of the country’s investment needs.
Garrett Gish also expressed optimism regarding future cooperation, revealing that the company intends to continue discussions with Mozambican institutions with a view to structuring projects with significant economic and social impact.
“The Mozambican government has been very proactive. All the entities with which we interacted demonstrated great availability and professionalism. We are excited about the possibility of deepening this dialogue and, in the future, making significant investments in Mozambique,” he said.
Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Mozambique
The visit by the US delegation comes at a time when the government is intensifying its economic diplomacy and investment promotion efforts, seeking to mobilise resources to accelerate the implementation of strategic projects and strengthen the diversification of the national economy.
For the Mozambican government, the interest shown by international investors is a sign of confidence in the reforms under way and in the country’s potential to establish itself as one of Africa’s leading investment destinations.
Source: Presidency of the Republic of Mozambique / Press Release