External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets President of Assembly of Mozambique Esperanca Bias
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar began his engagements in Maputo, Mozambique yesterday by meeting with President of Assembly Esperança Bias.
They discussed the historic cooperation between the two countries and reiterated India’s support for Mozambique’s sustainable development. The conversation focused on counter terrorism, disaster resilience and green growth.
The External Affairs Minister had also a conversation with Mozambican Minister of Transport and Communication and Chairman, Mozambican Port and Rail Authority Mateus Magala. They talked about expanding train networks, electric mobility and waterways connectivity. Dr. Jaishankar said, India is a reliable partner in this regard. He took a ride in a Made in India train from Maputo to Machava with Mr. Magala. CMD of Rail India Technical and Economic Service RITES Rahul Mithal joined them on the journey.
Dr. Jaishankar also offered prayers at the Shree Vishvambhar Mahadev Mandir in Maputo.
The External Affairs Minister met community representatives and friends of India at the reception hosted by High Commissioner in Maputo. In his address, he underlined the significance of the time-tested and historic relationship that is expanding. He said, India and Mozambique are ready to take it to the next level.
Dr. Jaishankar highlighted that India today does not speak only for itself, but for the Global South. He said, transformational changes are happening in an Atmanirbhar Bharat that is putting us on a different trajectory. The External Affairs Minister said, we will keep following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kampala principles and will be guided by priorities and interests of our partners in their quest for growth and development. He thanked the Indian community for shaping the image of the nation abroad.
