Mozambique’s 50th independence anniversary celebrated

Karachi witnessed a vibrant diplomatic gathering, as the Honorary Consulate of Mozambique marked the country’s golden jubilee of independence with a grand reception.

The event, hosted at the residence of Sheikh Khalid Tawab—Mozambique’s Honorary Consul General in Pakistan since 1988—brought together high-ranking officials, foreign diplomats, and prominent business figures to celebrate fifty years of Mozambican sovereignty.

Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. His presence underscored the importance of Pakistan’s longstanding ties with the Southern African nation.

Among the distinguished attendees were Provincial Ministers Saeed Ghani and Nasir Hussain Shah, Secretary Interior Iqbal Memon, CCPO Karachi Javed Alam Odho, former Senate Chairman Mian Muhammad Soomro, former Governor and Interior Minister Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Moinuddin Haider, and Zaid Kamran Tessori, who represented the Governor of Sindh.

The evening also brought together the Consul Generals of Oman, Iran, Turkey, Japan, Indonesia, Qatar, and Sri Lanka. Leading figures from Pakistan’s corporate world, including Arif Habib, Jehangir Siddique, Bashir Jan Muhammad, Dewan Yousuf, Zubair Tufail, Naseem Allahwala, Zahid Mazhar, Ikram Rajput, and Shehriyar Taj of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), were also in attendance, reflecting a shared interest in strengthening commercial ties.

A central moment of the event came when a message from Mozambique’s President was read aloud by Ibrahim Tawab. In it, the President emphasized the country’s commitment to peace, international cooperation, and unity, while extending congratulations to Mozambican nationals around the globe.

Chief Minister Shah welcomed the message and expressed appreciation for Mozambique’s enduring friendship with Pakistan, reaffirming the Sindh government’s intent to promote deeper cooperation.

In his remarks, Sheikh Khalid Tawab highlighted decades of diplomatic and trade collaboration between Pakistan and Mozambique. Recalling the trade delegations he has led over the years, he urged Pakistani entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in Africa. He described Mozambique as a promising destination, offering generous incentives to foreign investors, including tax holidays, competitively priced electricity, and affordable land for industrial development.

The evening unfolded with a recital from the Holy Qur’an, followed by the national anthems of both countries. A ceremonial cake-cutting capped the celebration, symbolizing five decades of Mozambique’s hard-won independence and the growing warmth in bilateral relations with Pakistan.

The event not only commemorated Mozambique’s historic milestone but also reinforced a shared vision of economic partnership, diplomatic goodwill, and cross-continental cooperation.