EAM Dr S Jaishankar inaugurates Buzi Bridge in Mozambique built by India

EAM Dr S Jaishankar inaugurates Buzi Bridge in Mozambique built by India

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Category : International Published on: April 17 2023

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  • Dr. Jaishankar virtually inaugurated the Buzi Bridge, constructed as part of 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project. The bridge has been by built by India.
  • The bridge is a practical example of India Mozambique solidarity and friendship.
  • The 670 metre long bridge over the Buzi River is part of the 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project. Work on the project has been underway since 2018 at a cost of US$118 million and financed by the Exim-Bank of India.
  • It is being executed by Indian contractor AFLONS under the supervision of WAPCOS. The project has got delayed following the tropical cyclones Idai, Chalane and Eloise. 
  • These phenomena forced the elevation of the platform quota and an increase in components unforeseen in the initial sketch.
  • EAM Jaishankar is visiting Mozambique, on the southeast coast of Africa, from April 13-15. 
  • This is the first-ever visit by an External Affairs Minister of India to the Republic of Mozambique.
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