Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Maria Lucas, said on June 13 that the Chinese government will increase its support for the country, especially in projects in the areas of health and infrastructure. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi, the minister said that the meeting exceeded her expectations, especially with the announcement of increased Chinese support for Mozambique in several key areas.

“[Wang Yi] referred to the increase in support they will give to Mozambique in several areas, but above all to galvanize the implementation of the project to build the surgical center at Maputo Central Hospital [the largest facility in the country],” said the minister, who is visiting China. According to Maria Lucas, the Chinese minister also highlighted the construction of a health training center in Sofala, a province in the center of the country.

Maria Lucas assured that Mozambique is prepared to receive Chinese investments and take trade between the two countries to higher levels.

(Source: Health News - Portugal, on June 13)