The President of Mozambique Daniel Chapo has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to continue strengthening its partnership with Zambia and the spirit of solidarity and regional integration.
Speaking when he graced the investiture ceremony at State House, President Chapo indicated that celebrating Zambia’s 61st anniversary, is a reaffirmation of the hope of an Africa that moves forward, united and values its resources and the efforts of the freedom fighters.
The media reports that the Mozambican leader said that together with President Hakainde Hichilema firmly believe that through cooperation and unity of purpose will build a future of shared prosperity and dignity for the people in the two countries.
He stated that Zambia has shown political maturity, social cohesion and resolve in its pathway to economic growth, with visible efforts for diversification and modernisation.
The President said that this has strengthened Zambia’s resilience and role as an example of stability and leadership in the continent.
“Mozambique and Zambia share an unbreakable friendship and commitment for peace and stability for the development of our people in a sustained manner,” President Chapo said.
He acknowledged and hailed Zambia for creating a pathway for his liberation against colonial struggles.
President Hichilema indicated the importance of peace, security and stability as essential for every country noting that it creates chances for sustainable development.
President Hichilema called on all nations to work to seek peace that will allow the continuation of the journey from where the freedom fighters left off to accelerate economic growth.
He noted that doing so will result into job creation, business opportunities for the youthful population, and raise treasury revenues to implement policies such as free education.
“They delivered political independence for us, the part of the relay that we perform is to deliver economic expansion and other things will fall in place,” President Hichilema said.
And President Hichilema announced plans to legislate free education, to make it a law for every child to be in school.
He reiterated that education is the best investment, inheritance and equalisation.
The Head of state also extended gratitude to Mozambique for the support by availing more electricity during the worst drought experienced in the country that kept the economy going.
President Hichilema stated plans to undertake a direct inter connector between Mozambique and Zambia to remain efficient in moving power to and from the country.
He added that the two countries continue to compare notes for a shared vision of development in Mozambique.
Such a big shame that both Zambia and Mozambique’s combined GDP only amounts to $52B while Angola or Kenya alone have GDP of $109B and $132B respectively.