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

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.