Countries from the southern Africa regional bloc Sadc have agreed to extend the mandate of a mission to Mozambique by a month to continue the fight against Islamist militants.
Jihadists have stepped up attacks in the north of the country.
More than 800,000 people have been forced from their homes since the violence began five years ago.
The Cabo Delgado province is a stronghold for fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group.
Attacks have also spread to Niassa and Nampula provinces where officials are concerned about young people being recruited by the jihadists.
Rwanda has also sent hundreds of soldiers to assist the Mozambican military.
