The UN Secretary-General named Ambassador Mirko Manzoni (Switzerland) as his Personal Envoy for Mozambique on 9 July 2019. In this role, Mr. Manzoni is providing good offices support in mediating dialogue between the Government of Mozambique and opposition RENAMO towards implementation of the peace agreements between the parties, following the signing of the Agreement on the Definitive Cessation of Military Hostilities and the Maputo Accord for Peace and National Reconciliation in August 2019
Personal Envoy Mozambique
Duration: 8 July 2019 - present
President Nyusi (centre left) and RENAMO leader Momade (centre right) after signing Maputo Accord in 2019. UN Photo
Leadership
Personal Envoy: Mirko Manzoni
Staffing
International: 4
Total: 4