King Charles III today stressed the “lasting partnership” with Mozambique and the role of the Portuguese-speaking country in the Commonwealth. The British monarch's message came about the 51 years of Mozambican independence.
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25/06/2026
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O king Charles III today underlined the “lasting partnership” with Mozambique and the role of the Lusophone country in the Commonwealth, in the British monarch’s message about the 51 years of Mozambican independence.
In the letter sent to the President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, Carlos III expresses “the warmest congratulations” to the head of state and to the Mozambican people, highlighting that Mozambique’s entry into the Commonwealth 31 years ago “has remained a historic and distinctive moment” in the country’s journey as an independent nation and facing the future.
The monarch stresses that, in a global context marked by uncertainties, “the collective force and unity” of the Commonwealth countries are “more vital than ever”, expressing expectation of the reunion with the leaders of the bloc at the summit scheduled for November.
Carlos III also refers to the devastating floods that hit Mozambique in January, claiming to have been “deeply saddened” by the impact of the natural disaster and expressing hope that the support provided by the United Kingdom has contributed to alleviate the situation of the affected populations.
The sovereign also praises the restoration work of Mozambican national parks, considering it an example of environmental commitment and resilience to climate change.
June 25th marks the end of Portuguese colonial rule in 1975, with the proclamation of independence by the first Mozambican President, Samora Machel.
Mozambique is both a founding member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) and, since 1995, the first non-English state to join the Commonwealth, a bloc that brings together 56 countries with political, economic and cultural cooperation.