Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, on a visit to Mozambique on Thursday offered Moscow’s support to eliminate the “terrorist threat” it faces.
Government forces are fighting an insurgency in the oil-rich northern Cabo Delgado province that is linked to the Islamic State group.
It has seen attacks on civilians and security forces, including beheadings, that have displaced thousands of people.
"We continue to support President Chapo’s efforts to stabilize the situation in the North, eliminate the terrorist threat, and consolidate Mozambique’s genuine sovereignty," Lavrov said.
Cabo Delgado has enormous reserves of gas, which have attracted the attention of global energy giants who have set up operations there.
