Buzi Bridge in Mozambique inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar

On 14 April, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar virtually inaugurated the Buzi Bridge built by India in Mozambique.

The bridge is part of the 132 km long Tika-Buzi-Nova-Sofala road project and was constructed by India.

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The bridge represents the strong bond of friendship and solidarity between India and Mozambique.
Dr Jaishankar took a train ride from Maputo to Machava in an Indian made train and showcased India's contribution to the development of Mozambique's rail infrastructure.

About Mozambique

Mozambique is located in southeastern Africa, with the Indian Ocean to the east and several neighbouring countries to the north, northwest, west, and southwest.
The Portuguese arrived in 1498 and colonised Mozambique for four centuries before the country gained independence in 1975.
Mozambique descended into a civil war from 1977 to 1992, but has since held multi-party elections and become a relatively stable presidential republic.
Christianity is the largest religion in Mozambique, with Islam and African traditional religions also present.

Government - Unitary major-party semi-presidential republic

President - Filipe Nyusi

Prime Minister - Adriano Maleiane

Capital - Maputo

Official language - Portuguese

Currency - Mozambican metical

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