President Chapo’s visit strengthens traditional China-Mozambique friendship

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo paid a state visit to China, April 16-22, at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Meeting with President Chapo in Beijing on April 21, Xi Jinping pointed out that the China-Mozambique traditional friendship has travelled through history and across mountains and seas. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Mozambique have extended mutual trust and mutual support for each other, setting up a fine example of China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation. Under the new circumstances, further deepening China-Mozambique friendly cooperation meets the shared expectations of the people of both countries and conforms to the prevailing trend of stronger solidarity and coordination among Global South countries against common challenges. He further stressed that friendship and mutual trust are the defining features and political strengths of China-Mozambique relations. Facing the changing and turbulent international landscape, the two sides should continue to strengthen coordination, solidarity and collaboration in the UN and other institutions, and jointly advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation, and safeguard international fairness and justice.

Following the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of over 20 cooperation documents in areas including Belt and Road cooperation, implementation of the Global Security Initiative, economy and trade, people-to-people exchanges, medical and health, and news media. The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Mozambique on Building the China-Mozambique Community with a Shared Future in the New Era.

The Mozambican leader met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang the same day.

Li said that China will help Mozambique extend its industrial chains, increase added value and better turn its resource advantages into development momentum. China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Mozambique, steadily expand the scale of bilateral trade, and deepen cooperation in fields such as agriculture, fisheries, energy and mineral resources, and infrastructure construction.

The two sides should also strengthen cooperation in healthcare, education, culture, tourism, disaster prevention and mitigation, among other areas. And given the changing international landscape, China and Africa should strengthen solidarity and collaboration, actively implement the four major global initiatives, uphold fairness and justice, and safeguard shared interests.

Thanking China for its long-standing support and assistance in Mozambique’s economic and social development, Chapo added that Mozambique firmly supports the four major global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, and stands ready to work with China to strengthen Africa-China cooperation and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Chapo also met with Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, on April 21.

Among the key points in the two countries’ joint statement are:

The two sides agreed that the traditional friendship between China and Mozambique is profound and has endured the test of international changes. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975, especially since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries in 2016, China and Mozambique have continued to consolidate political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation, and closely coordinated and cooperated in international affairs, becoming a model of China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation.

The two sides agreed that the changes in the world unseen in the past century are accelerating, and President Xi Jinping’s major concepts and initiatives such as building a community with a shared future for humanity, high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilisation Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative are showing more and more influence and appeal. Under the new situation, China and Mozambique continue to consolidate and deepen bilateral friendly cooperation, which is in line with the common expectations of the two peoples and will help promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction. To this end, the two sides decided to upgrade bilateral relations to a community with a shared future between China and Mozambique in the new era.

Mozambique highly affirms and supports President Xi Jinping’s concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The two sides will adhere to the principle of consultation, joint construction and sharing, advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world, inclusive and universally beneficial economic globalisation, build a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, inclusiveness, cleanliness and beauty, and promote the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom for all humanity.

Mozambique appreciates the scientific guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the people-centred development thought of the Communist Party of China, congratulates China on its major achievements in development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, and believes that the 15th Five-Year Plan will draw a new magnificent picture for Chinese-style modernisation and bring new opportunities for the development of all countries in the world, including Mozambique. Mozambique believes that the successful practice of Chinese-style modernisation provides useful reference for developing countries to explore their own modernisation paths.

China supports President Chapo’s economic vision set forth in Mozambique’s National Development Strategy for 2025-2044 and the Five-Year Plan for 2025-2029, with poverty reduction, inclusive and structural development as the main goals. China congratulates Mozambique on its efforts to achieve national economic independence, promote economic and social development, create jobs and national prosperity on the basis of deepening and accelerating structural reforms. China will continue to support Mozambique in promoting industrialisation.

China appreciates the continuous new achievements made in Mozambique’s national development and construction, supports President Chapo in leading the Mozambique Liberation Front Party to follow a development path in line with its national conditions, supports Mozambique in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, and play a greater role in regional and international affairs, and congratulates Mozambique on his first non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council in 2023-2024 and successfully performing its duties. China is willing to continue to provide support to Mozambique to the best of its ability. The Mozambican side thanks China for its long-term valuable support for Mozambique’s economic and social development.

The two sides unanimously decided to continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns and resolutely oppose external oppression and interference. Mozambique reiterates its unconditional support for the one-China principle, recognising that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and that the government of the People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing the whole of China.

The two sides highly appreciated the leading role of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in promoting high-quality cooperation between China and Africa and were willing to continue to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit and work together to promote the implementation of the “Ten Partnership Actions” in Mozambique.

Mozambique highly appreciates the Global Development Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, believing that it brings together the voices of countries in the Global South and provides a strong impetus for strengthening international development cooperation and accelerating the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China appreciates Mozambique’s membership in the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, and the two sides appreciate the results of practical cooperation within the relevant framework and are willing to further strengthen cooperation.

China is willing to strengthen cooperation with countries on the east coast of Africa, including Mozambique, to help regional countries develop faster and build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future demonstration zone in the new era. China supports Mozambique’s efforts to promote domestic connectivity and then regional connectivity.

The two sides reaffirmed that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected, and that the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be upheld, and that hegemonism and power politics must be opposed, and that true multilateralism must be practiced. The two sides are concerned about the current situation in the Middle East and other regions and call on the parties to stop military operations and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation.

China supports Mozambique’s efforts to combat terrorism and achieve domestic peace and stability and is willing to continue to help Mozambique strengthen relevant capacity building.

China is willing to actively support the construction of Mozambique’s health system, continue to send medical teams to Mozambique, and strengthen cooperation with counterpart hospitals. The Mozambican side thanked China for sending medical teams to Mozambique for a long time, and the two sides will jointly hold activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dispatch of Chinese medical teams to Mozambique. The two sides will jointly promote the Mozambique National Surgical Centre project, promote the joint construction of a joint medical centre, and strengthen cooperation in the fields of laboratory construction, infectious disease prevention and control, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and traditional medicine.

As developing countries, the two sides believe that it is crucial to enhance the representation and voice of the Global South in the international system. The two sides will continue to uphold the core values and basic principles of the World Trade Organisation, actively promote the development of WTO reform in a direction beneficial to developing countries, and resolutely oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and oppose hegemonic acts such as illegal unilateral sanctions, “decoupling and chain breaking”, and technological blockades.

The two sides are committed to making global climate governance a priority area for the implementation of the Global Governance Initiative, upholding the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and promoting the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement. China is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with Mozambique in early warning and clean energy within the framework of South-South cooperation on climate change, so as to enhance Mozambique’s ability to cope with and adapt to climate change.

Arriving in Changsha, President Chapo began his China trip by visiting the provinces of Hunan and Qinghai, the latter including a visit to Banyan village of Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, where he learned about the folk art and traditional handicraft of the Tu ethnic group.

Prior to beginning his trip, the head of state gave an interview to the Xinhua News Agency in the Mozambican capital Maputo. He said that “Mozambique and China share a brotherly friendship,” adding that that last year marked the 50th anniversary of Mozambique’s independence and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mozambique and China.

The two countries have a deep political and diplomatic relationship, with their traditional friendship dating back to the period when China supported Mozambique’s struggle for national independence, he said. On June 25, 1975, the day Mozambique declared independence, it established diplomatic relations with China.

Noting that this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, Chapo said that the plan is important for Mozambique, as it aligns with Mozambique’s five-year plan and long-term strategic plans. Mozambique’s economy is highly reliant on the extractive and natural gas industries, Chapo added, voicing hope to strengthen strategic cooperation with China in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, industrialisation and digitalisation within the framework of South-South cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.

A related report from Xinhua in Maputo highlighted examples of tangible progress in infrastructure, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, delivering momentum to local development and better livelihoods as a result of the China-Mozambique partnership. For example:

The Maputo-Katembe Bridge, built by China Road and Bridge Corporation, spans the Maputo Bay and serves as a key transport artery and urban landmark. As Africa’s longest suspension bridge by main span, it has reduced the time needed to cross the bay to 5-10 minutes and is regarded by locals as a “bridge of dreams.”

In the suburbs of Maputo, a water supply project constructed by China Henan International Cooperation Group benefits nearly 72,000 residents. Fernando Rafael, minister of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources of Mozambique, said that it has added about 30,000 cubic metres of daily water supply capacity, further improving local living conditions.

In Niassa Province in northern Mozambique, a graphite processing plant built by Jinan Yuxiao Group has a total investment of about 150 million US dollars, with a planned annual output of 200,000 tonnes. President Chapo said at the inauguration ceremony that the project would help shift the country away from a single development model based on raw material exports and promote higher value-added exports.

Agronomist Germano Manuel of the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique said that with support from Chinese experts, a seed laboratory has been established for seed quality evaluation. “When seed quality improves, agricultural output naturally increases,” he said, adding that such technologies are expected to be gradually promoted nationwide to enhance Mozambique’s overall agricultural capacity.

The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and by the Xinhua News Agency and Global Times. The text of the joint statement was published in Chinese and has been machine translated and lightly edited by us. The original may be read here.

President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo

April 21 (MFA) – On the afternoon of April 21, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to the level of China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.

President Xi Jinping pointed out that the China-Mozambique traditional friendship has traveled through history and across mountains and seas. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Mozambique have extended mutual trust and mutual support for each other, setting up a fine example of China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation. Under the new circumstances, further deepening China-Mozambique friendly cooperation meets the shared expectations of the people of both countries, and conforms to the prevailing trend of stronger solidarity and coordination among Global South countries against common challenges. China is ready to work with Mozambique, seizing the opportunities presented by the implementation of the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges (2026), to pursue the shared dream of modernization.

President Xi Jinping stressed that friendship and mutual trust are the defining features and political strengths of China-Mozambique relations. The two sides should carry forward the fine traditions, continuously extend firm mutual support on issues bearing on each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen interactions at various levels and across various sectors between governments, political parties, legislative bodies, and sub-national authorities, and enhance experience sharing in party and state governance. The strong economic complementarity between the two countries opens up broad prospects for cooperation. This year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period. China is ready to work with Mozambique to strengthen alignment of development strategies, create new cooperation models, explore new pathways for the integrated development of infrastructure, energy and mining, and actively cultivate new growth drivers in areas including agriculture, new energy, digital economy and AI to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of practical cooperation between the two countries. Facing the changing and turbulent international landscape, the two sides should continue to strengthen coordination, solidarity and collaboration in the U.N. and other institutions, and jointly advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and safeguard international fairness and justice.

President Xi Jinping noted that in the past 70 years of China-Africa diplomatic relations, no matter how the international landscape evolved, the two sides have always forged ahead shoulder to shoulder, through thick and thin. China and Africa, together with other Global South countries, represent a just force in this turbulent and transforming world. The conflicts in the Middle East are spilling over into African countries. China is ready to work with Africa to navigate these challenging times, and jointly promote peace and seek common development. First, upholding principles to promote peace. Together, the two sides call for cessation of hostilities and settlement of differences through equal-footed dialogue, and call on the international community to practice true multilateralism, and to firmly safeguard the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and basic norms governing international relations. Second, keeping strategic focus on development. As it expands high-standard opening-up, China always puts Africa in a special and prioritized position. Starting from May 1, China will roll out zero-tariff measures across the board to all the 53 African countries having diplomatic relations with China, and further expand access of African products to the Chinese market through an upgrade of the green channel and other initiatives. Third, leading by example in mutually beneficial cooperation. In response to Africa’s call, China will work with the continent to further unlock cooperation potential, deepen mutually beneficial collaboration, support African countries’ development, and contribute to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.

President Chapo noted that it is a great pleasure to be the first leader of an African country to pay a state visit to China this year, which testifies to the friendly and brotherly bond between the two countries, and carries great significance to the people of Mozambique. He congratulated China on its remarkable achievements made under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, and on China’s exemplary role among Global South countries. China is a true friend of Mozambique that all along extends selfless support and assistance to his country. Mozambique attaches great importance to its relations with China, unconditionally abides by the one-China principle, and supports China in achieving national reunification. Mozambique is ready to work with China, on the basis of mutual respect and mutual trust, to consolidate solidarity and friendship, and enhance cooperation in areas including economy and trade, agriculture and energy, opening up new chapters in jointly building the Mozambique-China community with a shared future in the new era. The implementation of the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries having diplomatic ties with China will provide strong impetus to the economic and social development of African countries. Mozambique thanks China for its support for African countries. The vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, the Global Governance Initiative, and the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping have made important contribution to promoting world peace, stability and development. Mozambique is ready to work with China to implement these initiatives and make the world a better place.

The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Mozambique on Building the China-Mozambique Community with a Shared Future in the New Era.

Before the talks, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcoming ceremony for President Chapo and his wife Gueta Chapo at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

As President Chapo arrived, honor guards lined up in salutation. The two heads of state walked onto a stand, after which the national anthems of China and Mozambique were played respectively by a military band. A 21-gun salute was performed at the Tiananmen Square. President Chapo, in the company of President Xi Jinping, reviewed the guard of honor of the People’s Liberation Army, and watched the march-past.

In the same evening, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcoming banquet for President Chapo and his wife Gueta Chapo.

Wang Yi was present at the above events.

Chinese premier meets Mozambican president

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) — China will help Mozambique extend its industrial chains, increase added value and better turn its resource advantages into development momentum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.

Li made the remarks when meeting with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo, who is on a state visit to China.

China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Mozambique, steadily expand the scale of bilateral trade, and deepen cooperation in fields such as agriculture, fisheries, energy and mineral resources, and infrastructure construction, Li told Chapo.

Li called on Mozambique to make good use of the zero-tariff policy for all products from African countries with diplomatic ties to China, as well as the upgraded “green channels,” to explore the Chinese market.

Noting that China supports competent Chinese enterprises to invest in Mozambique, Li expressed the hope that Mozambique will provide a stable and predictable business environment and safeguard the safety, legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens there.

The two sides should also strengthen cooperation in healthcare, education, culture, tourism, disaster prevention and mitigation, among other areas, he said.

Given the changing international landscape, China and Africa should strengthen solidarity and collaboration, actively implement the four major global initiatives, uphold fairness and justice, and safeguard shared interests, Li added.

Mozambique supports China in achieving national reunification and backs China’s stance on issues concerning Xinjiang, Xizang and human rights, Chapo said.

Thanking China for its long-standing support and assistance in Mozambique’s economic and social development, Chapo said Mozambique is willing to strengthen the alignment of national development plans with China and deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, agriculture, energy, transportation and telecommunication under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.

He added that Mozambique firmly supports the four major global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, and stands ready to work with China to strengthen Africa-China cooperation and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Joint Statement of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Mozambique on Building a Community with a Shared Future between China and Mozambique in the New Era

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, paid a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from April 16 to 22, 2026.

During the visit, the two heads of state held talks in a cordial and friendly atmosphere and exchanged in-depth views on China-Mozambique and China-Africa relations under the new situation, as well as international and regional issues of common concern. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji met with President Chapo respectively.

The two sides agreed that the traditional friendship between China and Mozambique is profound and has endured the test of international changes. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975, especially since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries in 2016, China and Mozambique have continued to consolidate political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation, and closely coordinated and cooperated in international affairs, becoming a model of China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation.

The two sides agreed that the changes in the world unseen in the past century are accelerating, and President Xi Jinping’s major concepts and initiatives such as building a community with a shared future for humanity, high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative are showing more and more influence and appeal. Under the new situation, China and Mozambique continue to consolidate and deepen bilateral friendly cooperation, which is in line with the common expectations of the two peoples and will help promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction. To this end, the two sides decided to upgrade bilateral relations to a community with a shared future between China and Mozambique in the new era.

1. Build a community with a shared future between China and Mozambique in the new era

(1) Mozambique highly affirms and supports President Xi Jinping’s concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The two sides will adhere to the principle of consultation, joint construction and sharing, advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world, inclusive and universally beneficial economic globalization, build a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, inclusiveness, cleanliness and beauty, and promote the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom for all humanity.

(2) Mozambique appreciates the scientific guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the people-centered development thought of the Communist Party of China, congratulates China on its major achievements in development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, and believes that the 15th Five-Year Plan will draw a new magnificent picture for Chinese-style modernization and bring new opportunities for the development of all countries in the world, including Mozambique. Mozambique believes that the successful practice of Chinese-style modernization provides useful reference for developing countries to explore their own modernization paths.

(3) China supports President Chapo’s economic vision set forth in Mozambique’s National Development Strategy for 2025-2044 and the Five-Year Plan for 2025-2029, with poverty reduction, inclusive and structural development as the main goals. China congratulates Mozambique on its efforts to achieve national economic independence, promote economic and social development, create jobs and national prosperity on the basis of deepening and accelerating structural reforms. China will continue to support Mozambique in promoting industrialization.

(4) China appreciates the continuous new achievements made in Mozambique’s national development and construction, supports President Chapo in leading the Mozambique Liberation Front Party to follow a development path in line with its national conditions, supports Mozambique in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, and plays a greater role in regional and international affairs, and congratulates Mozambique on his first non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council in 2023-2024 and successfully performing its duties. China is willing to continue to provide support to Mozambique to the best of its ability. The Mozambican side thanks China for its long-term valuable support for Mozambique’s economic and social development.

(5) The two sides emphasize the strategic leading role of head-of-state diplomacy in bilateral relations and will further strengthen exchanges and cooperation at all levels and fields such as governments, legislatures, judicial bodies, political parties, and local governments, and strengthen the exchange of experience in governance and development.

(6) The two sides unanimously decided to continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns and resolutely oppose external oppression and interference. Mozambique reiterates its unconditional support for the one-China principle, recognizing that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and that the government of the People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing the whole of China. Mozambique firmly opposes any form of “Taiwan independence”, firmly supports all efforts made by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification, and resolutely defends the authority of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. Mozambique firmly supports China’s position on issues related to Hong Kong, Tibet, Xinjiang and human rights.

(7) The two sides highly appreciate the fruitful achievements of high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road” and are willing to further explore the potential of cooperation, promote common development, and jointly ensure the safety of cooperation projects. The two sides emphasized strengthening the alignment between China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Mozambique’s Five-Year Plan for 2025-2029, and promoting the quality and upgrading of pragmatic cooperation.

8. The two sides highly appreciated the leading role of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in promoting high-quality cooperation between China and Africa and were willing to continue to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit and work together to promote the implementation of the “Ten Partnership Actions” in Mozambique.

9. The two sides are willing to meet the needs of economic and trade cooperation and agree to sign a framework agreement on economic partnership for common development to provide long-term, stable and predictable institutional guarantees for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. China encourages more powerful Chinese enterprises to invest in Mozambique and help Mozambique’s industrial chain upgrade and achieve independent and sustainable development. The two sides pledged to provide a stable, fair and safe business environment for enterprises of the two countries.

(10) The two sides are willing to give full play to their respective advantages to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of energy and minerals, carry out exchange of management policies and experience, and jointly explore new ways of cooperation in the comprehensive development and coordinated development of energy, mineral resources and infrastructure construction. The two sides are satisfied with the progress made in oil and gas resource cooperation between the two countries and reaffirmed that they will consolidate and deepen the progress made in accordance with the principle of mutual benefit. The two sides believe that it is necessary to create new growth points for cooperation in resource development and human resource training. The two sides will further deepen cooperation in the field of geology and minerals, give full play to the role of platforms such as the China-Africa Geological Cooperation Center and the “Belt and Road” International Geological Education and Training Center, attach importance to geological science and technology innovation cooperation and talent training, and cooperate in the implementation of geological survey projects in northern Mozambique.

(11) The two sides are willing to further expand agricultural cooperation, give full play to the role of the Mozambique Agricultural Demonstration Center and the Agricultural Expert Group, strengthen cooperation in agricultural production, processing, logistics, warehousing and other industrial chains, and help Mozambique increase the added value of products. The two sides will continue to share experience in agricultural development, especially in the areas of seed selection and breeding, planting technology, agricultural machinery, personnel training, water conservancy infrastructure, agricultural irrigation, etc.

2. Jointly implement the Global Development Initiative

(12) Mozambique highly appreciates the Global Development Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, believing that it brings together the voices of countries in the Global South and provides a strong impetus for strengthening international development cooperation and accelerating the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China appreciates Mozambique’s membership in the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, and the two sides appreciate the results of practical cooperation within the relevant framework and are willing to further strengthen cooperation.

(13) Mozambique highly appreciates China’s full implementation of zero tariffs on African countries with diplomatic relations, and believes that in the context of the rise of global unilateralism and protectionism, this move demonstrates China’s responsibility as a major country and its determination to expand high-level opening up. The two sides are committed to promoting zero tariffs with Mozambique’s needs for expanding exports, attracting investment, and increasing employment, and driving cooperation between China and Mozambique in emerging fields such as green industry and e-commerce. China welcomes Mozambique’s zero-tariff policy and the “green channel” for African agricultural products to export to China and continuously expand the types and scale of exports to China. The two sides are willing to establish a “smart customs” partnership, and China welcomes Mozambique to join the “Belt and Road” customs food safety cooperation mechanism.

14. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with countries on the east coast of Africa, including Mozambique, to help regional countries develop faster and build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future demonstration zone in the new era. China supports Mozambique’s efforts to promote domestic connectivity and then regional connectivity.

15. The two sides are willing to seize the historic opportunity of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation to strengthen cooperation in emerging fields such as clean energy, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and mobile technology. Mozambique appreciates the Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative and the Global Data Security Initiative proposed by China.

3. Jointly implement the Global Security Initiative

(16) The Mozambican side highly appreciates and actively supports the Global Security Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. The two sides agreed that all countries should adhere to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and insist on resolving differences and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultation through peaceful means. The two sides are willing to actively implement the Memorandum of Understanding on the Global Security Initiative between the two countries and cooperate within this framework.

17. The two sides reaffirmed that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected, and that the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be upheld, and that hegemonism and power politics must be opposed, and that true multilateralism must be practiced. The two sides are concerned about the current situation in the Middle East and other regions and call on the parties to stop military operations and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation.

18. The two sides are committed to strengthening cooperation in the field of peace and security, strengthening exchanges between the two countries’ militaries and law enforcement and security departments, and deepening cooperation in personnel training, equipment technology, joint exercises and training. China supports Mozambique’s efforts to combat terrorism and achieve domestic peace and stability and is willing to continue to help Mozambique strengthen relevant capacity building.

19. The two sides are committed to strengthening cooperation in the field of emergency management, carrying out joint research on disaster risk monitoring and early warning, risk assessment and emergency rescue technology and equipment, etc., improving disaster risk prevention and emergency search and rescue capabilities through personnel exchanges, training seminars, technical exchanges and scientific research cooperation, etc., and expanding cooperation under the “Belt and Road” international cooperation mechanism for natural disaster prevention and emergency management.

(20) The two sides agree to strengthen the protection of the security and legitimate rights and interests of citizens, institutions and projects of the other country within their own territory.

4. Jointly implement the Global Civilization Initiative

(21) Mozambique appreciates and actively supports the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. The two sides jointly advocate respecting the diversity of world civilizations, strengthening exchanges among civilizations, promoting people-to-people ties, adhering to equality among civilizations, mutual learning, dialogue and tolerance, and promoting the progress of human civilization. The two sides are willing to take the 2026 “China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges” as an opportunity to cooperate in implementing the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on the “International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations”, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and enhance people-to-people ties.

22. The two sides highly appreciate the achievements of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of culture, tourism, education, public health, youth, think tanks, media, and sports, and are willing to continue to play the role of cultural exchange platforms such as the Confucius Institute and the Mozambique-China Cultural Center to further enhance cultural exchanges between the two countries. The two countries will promote the signing of an agreement on the establishment of a Chinese cultural center in Mozambique.

23. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Mozambique in the field of human resources and continue to provide Mozambique with government scholarships and personnel training places.

24. China is willing to actively support the construction of Mozambique’s health system, continue to send medical teams to Mozambique, and strengthen cooperation with counterpart hospitals. The Mozambican side thanked China for sending medical teams to Mozambique for a long time, and the two sides will jointly hold activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dispatch of Chinese medical teams to Mozambique. The two sides will jointly promote the Mozambique National Surgical Center project, promote the joint construction of a joint medical center, and strengthen cooperation in the fields of laboratory construction, infectious disease prevention and control, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and traditional medicine.

5. Jointly implement the Global Governance Initiative

(25) The Mozambican side supports the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, believing that this important initiative will contribute Chinese wisdom and solutions to solving global governance problems and help promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. China appreciates Mozambique’s membership in the Group of Friends of Global Governance and welcomes Mozambique to join the International Organization for Mediation.

(26) As developing countries, the two sides believe that it is crucial to enhance the representation and voice of the Global South in the international system. The two sides will continue to uphold the core values and basic principles of the World Trade Organization, actively promote the development of WTO reform in a direction beneficial to developing countries, and resolutely oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and oppose hegemonic acts such as illegal unilateral sanctions, “decoupling and chain breaking”, and technological blockades.

(27) The two sides are committed to making global climate governance a priority area for the implementation of the Global Governance Initiative, upholding the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and promoting the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement. China is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with Mozambique in early warning and clean energy within the framework of South-South cooperation on climate change, so as to enhance Mozambique’s ability to cope with and adapt to climate change.

28. The two sides welcomed the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime by the United Nations General Assembly. As the first signatories to the Convention, the two sides are willing to promote the entry into force of the Convention as soon as possible, strengthen international cooperation in combating cybercrime, maintain communication in the follow-up process of the Convention, and continuously improve the international legal system for combating cybercrime.

The two sides agreed that the complete success of President Chapo’s visit to China is of great significance to promoting the development of China-Mozambique relations and building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era. President Chapo expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government and people for their warm and friendly reception during the visit, and invited President Xi Jinping to visit Mozambique at his convenience.

After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents.

Mozambican President exchanges gifts with villagers in Qinghai, saying ‘Thank you’ in Putonghua

April 20 (Global Times) – On Sunday in Banyan village of Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Northwest China’s Qinghai Province, a warm moment unfolded as Mozambique’s President Daniel Francisco Chapo smiled and uttered a “Thank you” in Putonghua after he exchanged gifts with local villagers, according to the China News Service on Monday.

Chapo, who is on his first visit to China from April 16 to 22 since he took office, arrived in Xining of Northwest China’s Qinghai Province on Saturday night, which marked his second destination following his engagements in Central China’s Hunan Province, according to China News Service.

Leading a delegation, Chapo toured and exchanged insights in Banyan village on Sunday, immersing himself in a time-honored folk art of the Tu ethnic group Panxiu, which is a traditional type of embroidery.

Panxiu features seven vibrant threads in hues of red, yellow, green, blue, cinnamon, purple and white. Its unique “two-needle, two-thread” stitching technique endows Panxiu with a rich, opulent texture and remarkable durability. It was included on the national intangible cultural heritage protection list in 2006, according to the People’s Daily.

Footage released by the China News Service captured vivid scenes of Chapo joining local villagers in local Anzhao dance, and walking hand in hand with a villager. Holding an exquisite piece of Panxiu, the president asked whether the work was entirely handmade. Villagers told him the art craft was purely handcrafted that cannot be replaced by machines.

On his latest post on X on Sunday night, Chapo wrote that Xining is recognized for its potential in sustainable development and promoting community well-being.

While visiting Changsha in Central China’s Hunan Province on Saturday, Chapo also got a hands-on experience with China’s new energy technology, trying out an electric reach stacker at an industrial park, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

In an interview with Xinhua published on Thursday, the day Chapo started his China trip, the Mozambique’s President voiced hope to strengthen strategic cooperation with China in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, industrialization and digitalization within the framework of South-South cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.

“Mozambique and China share a brotherly friendship,” and Mozambique is willing to further strengthen ties with China by promoting political, economic, social and cultural exchanges, said Chapo, per Xinhua.

Interview: Mozambique, China share a brotherly friendship, says Mozambican president

MAPUTO, April 16 (Xinhua) — “Mozambique and China share a brotherly friendship,” and Mozambique is willing to further strengthen ties with China by promoting political, economic, social and cultural exchanges, said Mozambican President Daniel Chapo.

In a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua ahead of his state visit to China from Thursday to next Wednesday, Chapo noted that last year marked the 50th anniversary of Mozambique’s independence and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mozambique and China.

On June 25, 1975, the day Mozambique declared independence, it established diplomatic relations with China. In recent years, bilateral political and diplomatic relations have become increasingly close and consolidated, he said.

Noting that this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, Chapo said that the plan is important for Mozambique, as it aligns with Mozambique’s five-year plans and long-term strategic plans.

Mozambique’s economy is highly reliant on the extractive and natural gas industries, Chapo said, voicing hope to strengthen strategic cooperation with China in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, industrialization and digitalization within the framework of South-South cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.

“I really like a Chinese proverb that emphasizes that building roads is the first step to prosperity,” Chapo said, noting that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, a number of landmark infrastructure projects undertaken by China have been implemented in Mozambique.

The Maputo-Katembe Bridge, built by a Chinese company, is the longest suspension bridge in Africa. Before the bridge was built, it took at least four to five hours for vehicles to cross the sea by ferry; now, it only takes five to ten minutes to drive from Maputo to Katembe.

Infrastructure projects carried out in cooperation with China, such as the Maputo-Katembe Bridge, the Maputo Ring Road, Maputo International Airport and the jetty bridge on Inhaca Island, are yielding remarkable socio-economic development results, said the president.

Regarding agriculture, Chapo noted that Mozambique possesses vast land, offering immense potential for cooperation with China. Mozambique is willing to explore cooperation opportunities in various agricultural products, including rice, and to create more successful projects like the Wanbao rice farm, he said.

Mozambique will also take advantage of China’s zero-tariff policy to boost exports of its goods and services, particularly agricultural products, to China, he said.

“China’s vision for South-South cooperation emphasizes the need for countries to cooperate on the basis of equality and mutual assistance to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results,” Chapo said, highlighting the strategic importance of South-South cooperation.

Cultural exchanges between Mozambique and China have a long history, reflecting the brotherly friendship between the two countries, he said, adding that the Mozambique-China Cultural Center, jointly built by the two sides, is not only the largest cultural center in Mozambique but also an important symbol of the bilateral cultural relationship.

This year marks the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Chapo said Mozambique will seize this opportunity to further strengthen cultural exchanges, deepen the friendship between the two peoples, and promote the steady development of bilateral relations.

World Insights: China-Mozambique cooperation delivers steady gains for development

MAPUTO, April 18 (Xinhua) — Marking the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2026, China and Mozambique are seeing tangible progress in infrastructure, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, delivering momentum to local development and better livelihoods.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPLIFTS LOCAL LIVES

The Maputo-Katembe Bridge, built by China Road and Bridge Corporation, spans the Maputo Bay and serves as a key transport artery and urban landmark. As Africa’s longest suspension bridge by main span, it has reduced the time needed to cross the bay to 5-10 minutes and is regarded by locals as a “bridge of dreams.”

In the suburbs of Maputo, a water supply project constructed by China Henan International Cooperation Group benefits nearly 72,000 residents. Fernando Rafael, minister of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources of Mozambique, said that it has added about 30,000 cubic meters of daily water supply capacity, further improving local living conditions.

In Tete city, China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation Company has built nearly 3,000 household toilets, helping local families move away from open defecation and live in safer and more hygienic conditions. “Now we have our own toilet, and our children have a more private place to bathe. We feel much more at ease,” said Flora Rui, a local resident.

From the bridge spanning the sea to community-level water and sanitation projects, infrastructure initiatives continue to expand, becoming vital support for Mozambicans striving for a better life.

COOPERATION FUELS TRANSFORMATION

Effective from Dec. 1, 2024, China has granted zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent of products to all least-developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations, including Mozambique, making Mozambican products more competitive in the Chinese market. According to Chinese customs statistics, two-way trade reached 5.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.

In Niassa Province in northern Mozambique, a graphite processing plant built by Jinan Yuxiao Group has a total investment of about 150 million U.S. dollars, with a planned annual output of 200,000 tonnes. Mozambican President Daniel Chapo said at the inauguration ceremony that the project would help shift the country away from a single development model based on raw material exports and promote higher value-added exports.

In the agricultural sector, cooperation continues to deepen. In Gaza Province, the Wanbao rice farm, backed by the China-Africa Development Fund, has boosted rice production through cooperation with local farmers, increasing yields from 1-2 tonnes per hectare to 5-7 tonnes per hectare, thus improving land use efficiency by about 10 fold.

China’s senior agricultural experts group in Mozambique is another key component of bilateral cooperation. Agronomist Germano Manuel of the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique said that with support from Chinese experts, a seed laboratory has been established for seed quality evaluation.

“When seed quality improves, agricultural output naturally increases,” he said, adding that such technologies are expected to be gradually promoted nationwide to enhance Mozambique’s overall agricultural capacity.

Driven by both policy support and market forces, China-Mozambique economic and trade cooperation continues to expand, helping Mozambique upgrade industrial chains and inject sustained momentum into development.

EXCHANGES CEMENT FRIENDSHIP

This year marks the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. China-Mozambique cultural ties boast a long history and continue to yield new outcomes in the new era.

Since 1976, China has dispatched 26 medical teams to Mozambique. This decades-long health cooperation has become one of the most people-centered aspects of bilateral relations.

Chen Jialei, head of the 26th Chinese medical team to Mozambique, said the team has carried out multiple free medical consultations in Mozambique.

“These are practical actions to serve communities and safeguard lives, while also helping enhance local healthcare capacity and promote the building of a global community of health for all,” he said.

Language serves as a bridge between civilizations. Since its establishment in 2012, the Confucius Institute at Eduardo Mondlane University has provided Chinese language training, enabling local youth to broaden people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

Motivated by an interest in Chinese martial arts, Moises Francisco, a young Mozambican, joined Chinese language training, later studied in China, and returned to become a teacher at the Confucius Institute.

“For Mozambican youth, learning Chinese often means more job opportunities and the possibility of realizing their dreams,” he said.

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