Presidents congratulate Mozambique on the 48th anniversary of independence

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Presidents congratulate Mozambique on the 48th anniversary of independence

1:05 CAT | 30 Jun 2023

Image: Lusa

Mozambique received congratulations from several heads of government on the 48th anniversary of national independence, highlighting the strengthening of cooperation as a priority, a statement released by the Presidency of Mozambique on Thursday indicates

“I am sure that we will ensure, with joint efforts, a greater consolidation of constructive Russian-Mozambican cooperation in various areas,” declared Vladimir Putin, Russian president, quoted in the note sent to the press.

The head of state of India, Draupadi Murnu, highlighted the “warm and cordial relations” with Mozambique, noting that the two countries have developed a “rich tradition of cooperation” bilaterally and multilaterally, which she intends to strengthen in the coming years.

“India attaches great importance to deepening and consolidating relations with Mozambique,” Murmu stressed.

President of Malta George Vella wants to increase cooperation and solidarity with Mozambique, with a view to contributing to the development and prosperity of the African continent.

“The Republic of Malta is eager to strengthen relations with the Republic of Mozambique,” Vella said.

Switzerland highlighted the “high quality” of relations with Mozambique, expressing the desire to continue the “excellent cooperation” with the country during their mandates as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

The Mozambican president, Filipe Nyusi, also received congratulations from his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, from Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and in the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, who also wished prosperity to the Mozambican people and government.

“To your country [I wish] much progress and prosperity and that our bilateral relations, of which we are proud, witness more progress and development,” declared the President of the State of Palestine.

In addition to the presidents, Filipe Nyusi also received congratulations from the director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Qu Dongyu, who extended wishes of “peace and prosperity” to the Mozambican people.

Mozambique on Monday celebrated 48 years since the proclamation of independence in 1975 by then President Samora Machel, after an armed liberation struggle against the Portuguese colonial regime that began in 1964.

Source: Lusa