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UN praises Mozambique's peaceful transition

Xinhua, January 17, 2015 Adjust font size:

The United Nations envoy to Maputo Dr Carlos Lopes said on Friday that his institution is pleased with the commitment of the new president of the Republic, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.

"We are very pleased with the tone of his speech, the commitment that he assumed in front of his people, we are very pleased for the peaceful transition in the country and we hope that it is the beginning of an integrated political cycle as the president promised," said Lopes.

Lopes who represented the United Nations General Secretary during the sworn in ceremony saluted Nyusi for his exemplary election as president.

The United Nations said that they hope the new president will reinforce the country's economy and also create new jobs as he mentioned during his speech, and also work for a society much more inclusive.

On Friday, the president received in his office a number of dignitaries including a delegation from China.

Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva, the first to be welcomed by the new president said that he invited Nyusi to visit Portugal, so that both countries can continue reinforcing bilateral cooperation.

Portugal is among the top 5 investors in Mozambique and has around 27,000 Portuguese citizens living and working in Maputo and other cities of the country.

While, national prominent figures said they expect from the president an efficient fight against corruption and a true inclusion.

"Corruption is a serious problem in our country, we feel it every day, it's a fight that needs courage and strength and I hope the president will have visible results in that aspect," said the jurist José Caldeira,

The former MP and senior Frelimo member, Teodoro Waty said the president must remember his speech every day and night, and by doing so, and following his speech he will have a great contribution to the nation. Endi