Mozambique: US president pledges closer ties in marking 48 years of independence

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Mozambique: US president pledges closer ties in marking 48 years of independence

12:46 CAT | 27 Jun 2023

File photo: Lusa

The US president, Joe Biden, has expressed his intention to deepen bilateral relations with Mozambique, in a congratulatory message addressed to the president of Mozambique to mark 48 years since the African country became independent from Portugal.

“In the coming year I am hopeful that our partnership will deepen further, as will the friendship between our peoples, as we move forward in our shared vision of a peaceful, secure and prosperous world,” Biden said, according to a statement from the office of Mozambique’s president.

According to the US head of state, as members of the UN Security Council, Mozambique (currently a non-permanent member of the council) and the US (a permanent member) have been working together to achieve global peace and protect common values, including sovereignty, freedom and democracy.

“Together we address regional and global challenges, including terrorism, climate change, and health insecurity,” the statement quoted Biden as saying. “We also increase our levels of bilateral trade and investment to promote inclusive economic growth for our two countries.”

Mozambique on Sunday celebrated the 48th anniversary of the proclamation of independence in 1975 by then president, Samora Machel, following an armed liberation struggle against Portuguese colonial rule that had begun in 1964.

The US had already marked the date on Saturday with a message from the office of Biden’s secretary of state, Antony Blinken, who stressed the growth of relations between the two countries.

“I extend my congratulations to the people of Mozambique as you celebrate the anniversary of your country’s independence,” reads the note posted on the State Department’s website. “For the past 48 years, our relationship has grown to reflect our shared commitment to achieving the sustainable peace and stability that all Mozambicans deserve.”

Source: Lusa