Mozambique–Zimbabwe relations

Mozambique–Zimbabwe relations refers to the bilateral relationship between Mozambique and Zimbabwe, two neighbouring Southern African nations.

[1] While they face occasional strains, leadership is strategically committed to maintain strong bilateral ties.

[2] Relations between the leadership of the two countries developed in the period of anticolonial struggle when FRELIMO helped the Zimbabwe African National Union actions against the Rhodesia regime.

[3][4] ZANU received direct support from Mozambican citizens living along the border as well.

[5] After gaining independence in 1980 and until 1990 Zimbabwe provided military support to FRELIMO-led government in Mozambique in the fight against RENAMO during the Mozambican Civil War.