Sagarmanthan 2026 LIVE: Can Mozambique Become Africa's Next Maritime Gateway? | ORF x Firstpost

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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+ sp

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