Sagarmanthan 2026 LIVE: Can Mozambique Become Africa's Next Maritime Gateway? | ORF x Firstpost
Description: Strategically located along the Indian Ocean, Mozambique has the potential to emerge as a critical maritime gateway connecting African markets with global trade networks. With its ports, transport corridors and logistics infrastructure offering access to regional economies, the country is poised to play a growing role in maritime connectivity. How can Mozambique turn its geographic advantage into a powerful engine for trade, investment and economic growth?
At Sagarmanthan 2026, João Jorge Matlombe, Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mozambique, and Samir Bhattacharya, Fellow, ORF, India, examine Mozambique's evolving role in regional and global maritime trade. The discussion explores how port infrastructure, logistics networks and strategic partnerships can strengthen connectivity, improve access to international markets and unlock new opportunities for economic cooperation across Africa and beyond.
Hosted by ORF x Firstpost in New Delhi, Sagarmanthan 2026 brings together 1,200+ speakers, delegates and participants from nearly 75 countries to examine the future of oceans, maritime security, connectivity, technology, trade and cooperation.
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Sagarmanthan 2026 | Trust At Sea | Global Shipping Accountability | Maritime Integrity | Shipping Transparency | Flags Of Convenience | Maritime Governance | Corruption In Shipping | Global Trade Security | Firstpost
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At Sagarmanthan 2026, João Jorge Matlombe, Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mozambique, and Samir Bhattacharya, Fellow, ORF, India, examine Mozambique's evolving role in regional and global maritime trade. The discussion explores how port infrastructure, logistics networks and strategic partnerships can strengthen connectivity, improve access to international markets and unlock new opportunities for economic cooperation across Africa and beyond.
Hosted by ORF x Firstpost in New Delhi, Sagarmanthan 2026 brings together 1,200+ speakers, delegates and participants from nearly 75 countries to examine the future of oceans, maritime security, connectivity, technology, trade and cooperation.
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Sagarmanthan 2026 | Trust At Sea | Global Shipping Accountability | Maritime Integrity | Shipping Transparency | Flags Of Convenience | Maritime Governance | Corruption In Shipping | Global Trade Security | Firstpost
#sagarmanthan2026 #maritimeintegrity #globalshipping #maritimegovernance #shippingtransparency #maritimeaccountability #maritimesecurity #globaltrade #oceanstewardship #firstpost
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