On October 7, 2026, the Republic of the Congo and Mozambique signed a series of legal agreements in Brazzaville, the capital of the Congo. These agreements included a specific accord on hydrocarbons, which refers to oil and natural gas. The signing took place during the official visit of Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, who met with his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou-Nguesso. The agreements aim to create a cooperation framework between the two countries, which both have energy resources but have different focuses in their industries. The Congo has long relied on established oil production, while Mozambique is developing its natural gas reserves in the Rovuma basin, a region off the country's northern coast. For the Congo, the challenge is to better utilize its oil resources and reduce its reliance on imported refined products. The country aims to increase its oil production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2030 and limit its fuel purchases from abroad. Meanwhile, Mozambique sees its gas projects as a major opportunity for investment and revenue. At the opening of the 61st edition of the Maputo International Fair (FACIM 2026), President Chapo mentioned potential investments of between 50 and 60 billion dollars in gas projects over the next five to ten years, particularly in the Rovuma basin where companies like Eni, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil are active. Chapo also invited Congolese companies to invest in Mozambique, especially in infrastructure, logistics, agriculture, and tourism, as part of efforts to diversify economic partnerships. In addition to hydrocarbons, the agreements signed on October 7 covered several other areas, including agriculture, tourism, higher education, maritime affairs, and the protection of forest resources. These agreements followed the first session of the Joint High Commission for Cooperation between the two countries, marking a new phase in their bilateral relations after a long period without such a meeting. The goal is to turn this partnership into real projects and commercial exchanges. According to data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), trade between the Congo and Mozambique reached about 20 million dollars in 2024. Exchanged goods included electricity, machinery, packaged medicines, and beauty and cleaning products. However, the available data do not provide a clear picture of future development prospects or the extent of cross-investments. Denis Sassou-Nguesso emphasized the need to give concrete meaning to the commitments made, warning against letting them "remain in the drawers," and stressing the importance of moving toward their effective implementation.