LUSAKA, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Friday called for continued consolidation of ties with Zambia in order to achieve prosperity desired for future generations.
In remarks delivered during his address to the National Assembly of Zambia, the Mozambican president, who arrived here Thursday for a two-day state visit, said there was a need for the two countries to cultivate reconciliation, tolerance and constructive debate through assemblies or parliaments and other platforms for democratic dialogue at different levels.
"We are here to reaffirm that Mozambique and Mozambicans will always continue to stand by Zambia and the brotherly people of Zambia on this journey and, now, for the economic development of our countries, jointly harnessing the comparative advantages in the areas of mining, agriculture, transport and logistics, shared water courses, environment, trade, among other areas," he said.
He thanked Zambia for the friendship and solidarity shown for the just cause of freedom and peace for the people in the southern African region and in particular the people of Mozambique.
According to him, the visit signifies the vitality of the historical and cultural ties that bind the peoples of the two countries, adding that the two countries have currently many issues in common such as the decentralization program aimed at reducing regional imbalances by maximizing local potential.
He also commended Zambians for their commitment to building the rule of law based on the values and principles of democracy and justice as well as for being a good example of a thriving democracy in the southern African region.
During the visit, Nyusi held talks with his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema and both agreed to invest in joint ventures in the energy sector such as the development of a gas pipeline from Mozambique to Zambia.
The Mozambican president also pledged that his country was ready to supply fuel to Zambia to help the country tackle the current electricity deficit through increased exports of power. ■
