Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Indian-Ocean Rim Association.

Numerous memorandums of understanding have been signed between the two nations in the areas of trade, business, law enforcement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), science and technology, women's empowerment, and sister cities between Jakarta and Maputo.

[3] The purpose of the PTA is to lower tariffs on hundreds of goods to increase the amount of trade between the two nations.

[5] As Jokowi regards Mozambique as a close friend and the country's first PTA partner in Africa, he has reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to fortify partnership with Mozambique through cooperation in the economic and development sectors and optimize the Preferential Trade Agreement.

[6] Since 2011, Indonesia has provided technical support to Mozambique by promoting participation in capacity-building training in Mozambique and training in Indonesia pertaining to the oil and gas, textile, and agricultural sectors.