By King’s Correspondents
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – Natural Resources and Energy Minister Prince Lonkhokhela has praised His Majesty the King for his commitment to push the African Union Agenda 2063 programme, which is acontinental pledge to transform into a global powerhouse.
It is a 50-year plan (2013-2063) that aims to deliver inclusiveand sustainable development, driven by African citizens.
The minister was reacting to the King’s state visit to Mozambique where he witnessed the signing of key agreements between the two countries, with the sole aim of benefiting both its citizens and alleviate poverty and unemployment.
“We have witnessed already as the ministry of natural resources and energy the implementation of the water agreement which benefits Emaswati in Lomahasha constituency as well as Mozambican people in Goba.
“That part of the region in Mozambique does not have any source of clean and edible water, hence the two countries agreed to secure water from the Black Mbuluzi river to supply the two countries’ communities,” he said.
The minister said such a programme talks to His Majesty’s government plans to provide clean and edible water to all Emaswati by 2030.
He further said besides just the water agreement, the two countries are looking at cooperating in areas of energy, construction of a dedicated harbour for fuel storages, coal and wood shipments to overseas or continental markets.
“We are also exploring the idea of developing a natural gaspipe that will supply the Kingdom of Eswatini from Mozambique. His Majesty’s dedication and commitment has helped government in facilitating the talks between the two governments. These were not easy negotiations, but since these are deliberations backed by the leaders, it has made our work easy. We are working around the clock to ensure that this commitments are realised within the shortest time possible,” Prince Lonkhokhela said.
