A ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Mozambique was recently held in the Mozambican capital, Maputo. The event, organized by the Chinese Embassy, was attended by high-level figures from the Mozambican government.

On behalf of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China's Ambassador to Mozambique, Zheng Xuan, highlighted the two countries’ ongoing efforts to consolidate a global strategic partnership based on mutual respect, equality and shared development. Over the last 50 years, China has become a vital partner for Mozambique, with the implementation of dozens of infrastructure, health, education and social welfare projects. “Last year alone, the volume of bilateral trade exceeded 5.2 billion dollars, making China Mozambique's second largest trading partner,” revealed the Ambassador.

Representing the Mozambican government, the Minister of Health, Ussene Hilário Isse, highlighted emblematic projects supported by China in Mozambique, including hospitals, schools, access roads and other projects of national interest, reiterating the importance of technical cooperation and academic exchange in the development of Mozambican human capital.

(Source: CRIpor - China , on June 24)