The 60th Maputo International Fair (FACIM 2025) took place at the Ricatla International Fair Centre in Marracuene, Maputo Province, Mozambique, from August 25 to 31, with the participation of more than 800 international exhibitors from 27 countries and territories, including Viet Nam.
The opening ceremony was attended by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, members of the Mozambican Government, representatives of embassies, international organisations, and a large number of domestic and foreign enterprises.
In his opening remarks, President Daniel Chapo stressed that FACIM 2025 marked a historic turning point, ushering in a new era of connected, creative, and people-centred leadership.
At this year’s Fair, the Embassy of Viet Nam in Mozambique organised a pavilion to showcase a variety of Vietnamese products, including signature agricultural goods such as rice, coffee, tea, chilli sauce, and rice paper; traditional handicrafts; as well as publications and brochures promoting Viet Nam’s culture and tourism.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, President Daniel Chapo visited the pavilion and expressed his interest in the Vietnamese products and services on display.
Highlighting the significance of Viet Nam’s participation, Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin stated that the pavilion provided an opportunity to promote the image of Viet Nam, Vietnamese people, and the country’s economic–trade and investment potential, thereby fostering practical and effective cooperation between Viet Nam, Mozambique, and other partners at the Fair. She also noted that the activity demonstrated Viet Nam’s active support for local and international trade exchange and investment promotion initiatives.
FACIM is Mozambique’s largest annual trade fair and one of the most important international trade and investment promotion events in Southern Africa. The fair attracted 3,150 booths, including 2,350 Mozambican enterprises and 800 international exhibitors from 27 countries, alongside the participation of numerous embassies and international organisations.
The event serves not only as a platform for product exhibition and promotion, but also as a forum for investment networking, partnership building, and the advancement of multi-sector cooperation among countries.
