Mozambican President Daniel Chapo began a seven‑day state visit to China on Wednesday, using the trip to mobilise financing for large‑scale infrastructure and economic projects while deepening political and diplomatic ties with Beijing.
The visit, which runs from 16 to 22 April, is Chapo’s first to China since taking office in January 2025.
According to the Presidency, Chapo will seek support for “high‑impact structural projects” in priority sectors including infrastructure, mining, energy and agriculture, as part of efforts to relaunch Mozambique’s economy.
Chapo’s itinerary includes meetings with President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
The agenda covers cooperation on global issues such as climate change, UN reform and coordination among countries of the Global South.
The Mozambican leader is also expected to travel to Hunan and Qinghai provinces for additional engagements.
Mozambique and China have maintained close relations for decades, with Beijing serving as Maputo’s largest bilateral creditor and a major partner in infrastructure development.
The two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016 and China has since financed roads, public buildings, energy projects and telecommunications infrastructure.
Mozambique continues to rely heavily on Chinese financing, having about $43 million in debt servicing to Beijing in the first quarter of 2025.
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