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Mozambican president inaugurates new airport funded by China

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Mozambcan President, Filipe Nyusi, unveiled a provincial airport in Gaza, Mozambique’s southern province, on Monday, which was funded by the Chinese government.

The president spoke at the occasion, emphasizing the importance of the newly constructed airport as well as the friendly and constructive relations between his country and China.

“It is with a sense of success that we have just inaugurated this new airport, linking all of the country’s airports and providing linkages with the rest of the world,” said the president, referring to the fact that Gaza was formerly Mozambique’s sole province without an airport.

The contemporary airport is a historic landmark for the country’s infrastructure, according to the president, and it is expected to help the development of tourism, industry, agriculture, and logistics in Gaza, increasing the regional and national economy.

Transport that is efficient may help a country prosper, foster national cohesion and unity, and contribute to good governance.

With a designed potential annual passenger throughput of 220,000, the airport, located 30 km away from the provincial capital Xai-Xai, has a 1.8-km runway, a control tower in 28 meters high, and an apron enough to harbor four Embraer 170 airplanes, according to information released by Hebei Construction Group, one of the contractors.

The president praised China’s role for always standing with African countries who are pursuing strong growth, integration, and industrialization.

“Nothing can separate those who have the same aspirations,” he said, thanking China for its support.

Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Wang Hejun, who also addressed the ceremony, said the construction of the project is one of practical outcomes of the China-Africa cooperation and in line with the Chinese government’s philosophy of putting people first.

“I am confident that this airport will contribute to Mozambique’s economic development, livelihood improvement and national progress, as well as the further cooperation between us in new era,” said Wang, who thanked the contractors for overcoming difficulties to complete the project in time during the pandemic.

President Nyusi toured the infrastructure project and witnessed the landing of the new airport’s first plane, which belongs to the country’s national flag carrier LAM and went through the “water gate” as part of the ceremony. 

(Xinhua)

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