On May 24th, 2025, the "Africa Day" celebration was held in Beijing. During the event, Maria Gustava, the Ambassador of Mozambique to China, stated in an interview with China News Service that China has always stood shoulder to shoulder with Africa, united and helped each other overcome difficulties. Gustava said that Africa Day was once a day when all the founding leaders of Africa gathered together, and at this special moment, they expressed that African countries must work together and unite as one. Without unity, there can be no prosperity. In recent years, under the guidance of such mechanisms as the Forum on China Africa Cooperation and the the Belt and Road Initiative, China Africa bilateral cooperation has entered a new stage. Located in eastern Africa, Mozambique, as one of the important partners of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, has carried out extensive and in-depth cooperation with China in energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields. Gustava said that the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative focuses on connectivity. She believes that interconnectivity is a broad concept: whether it is cultural exchanges, infrastructure construction, trade exchanges, or investment cooperation, they all belong to the category of interconnectivity. This initiative is conducive to closer cooperation between China and Africa, promoting trade and investment, and enhancing mutual understanding. "In the interview, Gustava also specifically mentioned the Forum on China Africa Cooperation. She stated that the Forum on China Africa Cooperation has made significant contributions to the relationship and development of both sides. China has become one of Africa's largest trading partners and the largest source of investment. She believes that this cooperation mechanism is of great significance in promoting China Africa relations and deepening exchanges. If you go to various African countries and take a look, you can see the fruitful results of China Africa relations. China has been helping African society develop. In times of crisis - when floods ravaged and epidemics spread - China has always stood shoulder to shoulder with Africa. Through these initiatives, we unite and help each other overcome difficulties together. ”She said. Gustava further mentioned that currently, there are many African students studying in China. She believes that China and Africa are "building cultural ties and inheriting the heritage of friendship. Chinese companies have participated in the construction and renovation of over 10000 kilometers of railways, nearly 100000 kilometers of highways, nearly a thousand bridges, nearly a hundred ports, 66000 kilometers of power transmission and transformation lines, and 150000 kilometers of backbone communication networks in various African countries. (New Society)