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The intention was materialized today in Maputo with the signing of the memorandum initialed to this effect, between the National Museum of Geology (MNG), an institution subordinate to the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) and the Karpinsky Institute, a Russian geological research institution.
Luisa Mahocha, National Director of Geology and Mining, speaking on behalf of the Minister in charge said she hopes that the partnership will create capacity for the use of equipment and technology to improve socioeconomic and scientific exploitation, for the collection of representative samples as well as for the survey and inventory of geosites in the country.
“The partnership with Russia goes back many years, for example, Russian professionals and MIREME staff, in the 80s, carried out geological mapping work that allowed the production of geological reports and maps” said the National Director of Geology and Mining.
For his part, Pavel Khimchenko, Director of the Karpinsky Institute, made it known that in recent years, there has been a decline in young people's interest in the field of geology, hence the need to establish priorities and create scientific education centers in friendly countries with the aim of developing exchange and scientific experience in the field of geology
Staff from MIREME, the Russian embassy in Mozambique, academics and researchers in the field of geology participated in the signing of the memorandum.
