Republic of MozambiqueEmbassy in the Nordic Countries

One embassy. Five countries.

Welcome to the Embassy of Mozambique
in the Nordic Countries

Mozambique connects to the Embassy in Stockholm. Each Nordic country is highlighted on the map and connected to its flag. Sweden is marked with a location pin.

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Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in the Nordic Countries
Riddarholmen and Stockholm's old town seen across the water in winter
Embassy

Embassy

Opened in 1988 to strengthen solidarity, friendship and cooperation with the Nordic countries, the Mission in Stockholm represents Mozambique in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway.

Opened
1988, in Stockholm
Accredited to
Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway
Head of Mission
Francisco Neto António Novela, since May 2026

History

The Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Stockholm was opened in 1988 with the aim of strengthening solidarity, friendship and cooperation with the Nordic countries. The Mission in Sweden also covers the other Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway.

Since it opened, the Embassy has been led by seven Heads of Mission. The current Ambassador, H.E. Mr Francisco Neto António Novela, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to the Kingdom of Sweden, presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, on 22 May 2026. Read the Ambassador’s biography, his welcome message and see the Embassy’s diplomatic staff.

Heads of Mission since 1988

  1. Since 2026H.E. Mr Francisco Neto António NovelaLetters of Credence presented on 22 May 2026
  2. 2018 – 2025H.E. Mr Florêncio Joel Sele
  3. 2012 – 2018H.E. Mrs Frances Victoria Rodrigues
  4. 2006 – 2012H.E. Mr Pedro Comissário Afonso
  5. 2001 – 2005H.E. Dr Eduardo Bacião Koloma
  6. 1994 – 2001H.E. Dr Rui Baltazar dos Santos Alves
  7. 1988 – 1993H.E. Mr Alberto Massavanhane

The structure of the Embassy, with the units supporting the Head of Mission, the collegial bodies and the functional areas, is shown in the organisational chart below.

Embassy organisational chart

Francisco Neto António Novela
Head of MissionFrancisco Neto António NovelaAmbassador
SecretariatEmbassy Restricted Council
Reception and Public ServiceEmbassy General Council
  • Political Affairs
  • Economic and Commercial Affairs
  • Consular Affairs and Communities
  • Education, Culture, Science, Technology and Information
  • Administration (Chancery)
  • Protocol

Updated: 16 September 2026

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