{"id":99645,"date":"2026-04-15T16:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/mozambican-president-seeks-funding-during-china-visit"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:17:28","slug":"mozambican-president-seeks-funding-during-china-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/mozambican-president-seeks-funding-during-china-visit","title":{"rendered":"Mozambican President Seeks Funding During China Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is on a seven-day state visit to China, seeking funding for high-impact structural projects. The visit aims to strengthen political and economic ties between Mozambique and China, focusing on infrastructure, mining, energy, and agriculture. Chapo&#8217;s discussions will include meetings with Chinese leaders to enhance cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>Mozambican President Daniel Chapo will seek to mobilise funding for \u201cstructural projects\u201d in Mozambique during a seven-day state visit to China, which begins on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the economic front, the head of state will mobilise resources to finance high-impact structural projects, as well as boost the relaunch of the national economy, focusing on priority sectors such as infrastructure, mining, energy and agriculture,\u201d a statement from the Presidency said.<\/p>\n<p>Chapo is visiting China from 16 to 22 April at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.<\/p>\n<p>The Presidency added that Mozambique \u201cintends to strengthen political, diplomatic and economic cooperation with China, as well as deepen coordination on matters of common interest on the international agenda, particularly issues related to the Global South, United Nations reform and climate change\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The visit, the statement added, \u201cis part of efforts to deepen and elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership\u201d between Mozambique and China, \u201creflecting the shared will to consolidate historical ties of friendship, solidarity and mutually beneficial cooperation\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Presidency, the head of state will be accompanied by members of parliament, government officials and other Mozambican state representatives. The official departure ceremony was scheduled for 11:00 local time on Wednesday at the Air Base in Maputo.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese government said on Tuesday that the visit would deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is believed that this visit will promote the in-depth development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Mozambique and contribute to building a strong China\u2013Africa community with a shared future for the new era, while strengthening solidarity and cooperation in the Global South,\u201d Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a press conference in Beijing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt present, mutual political trust between the two countries continues to deepen, with fruitful results in cooperation across various areas and close coordination on international and regional issues,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>This is Chapo\u2019s first visit to China since being sworn in as Mozambique\u2019s fifth president in January 2025. Talks are scheduled with Xi Jinping, as well as meetings with Prime Minister Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People\u2019s Congress. The visit will also include trips to Hunan and Qinghai.<\/p>\n<p>On 18 February, Chapo conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Mozambique\u2019s intention to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in 2026, while reaffirming support for the \u201cOne China\u201d principle.<\/p>\n<p>Chapo also highlighted the special significance of this year, noting the values underpinning bilateral relations: \u201cThe year 2026, declared the Year of People-to-People Cooperation, has special significance in promoting values of friendship, solidarity and mutual understanding, which Mozambique shares and fosters within the framework of its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mozambique paid more than \u20ac36 million to China in debt servicing in the first three months of 2025, according to Ministry of Finance data from November. China remains the country\u2019s largest bilateral creditor. Mozambique\u2019s debt to China stood at US$1,347 million (\u20ac1,158 million) at the end of June.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, in October, the Chinese government forgave interest on loans granted to Mozambique up to 2024 and provided a donation of \u20ac12 million to the country, the prime minister said at the time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe received two positive announcements from President Xi Jinping. One was the donation of 100 million yuan \u2014 the Chinese currency \u2014 [equivalent to \u20ac12 million] to our country, and the forgiveness of interest on loans granted to Mozambique up to 2024,\u201d Prime Minister Benvinda Levi said upon returning from China.<\/p>\n<p>Mozambique and China have maintained a long-standing relationship characterized by mutual support and cooperation. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was established to enhance political, economic, and cultural ties, reflecting shared interests in development and international issues. Over the years, China has become Mozambique&#8217;s largest bilateral creditor, providing significant financial assistance and investment in various sectors, including infrastructure and agriculture. This visit by President Chapo marks a continuation of efforts to deepen these ties and address pressing economic challenges in Mozambique.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is on a seven-day state visit to China, seeking funding for high-impact structural projects. The visit aims to strengthen political and economic ties between Mozambique and China, focusing on infrastructure, mining, energy, and agriculture. Chapo&#8217;s discussions will include meetings with Chinese leaders to enhance cooperation. 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