On a state visit to China, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo expressed his willingness to rely on Chinese industrial expertise to accelerate the modernization of infrastructure and sustainable development in his country, particularly in the transport, energy and agriculture sectors.
Upon arriving in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, for a multi-day visit, the head of state toured several advanced industrial sites. There, he discovered smart energy solutions, automated earthmoving equipment, and highly mechanized agricultural processing units, illustrating the advanced level of China's manufacturing industry.
During these visits, Daniel Chapo emphasized the direct benefit of these technologies for a country that remains largely rural, where nearly two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture. He stressed the need to increase agricultural productivity through mechanization, while simultaneously addressing infrastructure gaps, particularly in roads and ports.
Mozambique is in the midst of building roads, bridges and various infrastructure. The solutions seen here precisely meet our needs,” he said, also mentioning the possibility of establishing similar industrial units on Mozambican soil.
The president also praised the presence of Chinese companies on the African continent, citing Tanzania and South Africa in particular, and invited more investors to get involved in Mozambique.
A China-Mozambique business forum resulted in the signing of several framework agreements in strategic sectors such as green energy and biomedicine, illustrating the expansion of bilateral cooperation.
From a broader perspective, Daniel Chapo drew a parallel between China's upcoming five-year plan (2026-2030) and his country's development priorities, arguing that the two strategies are complementary. He praised China's vision, driven by South-South cooperation, as a "global development model."
This visit comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is scheduled to hold official talks with his Mozambican counterpart. Daniel Chapo's itinerary also includes a stop in Qinghai province.
