{"id":897,"date":"2025-08-04T10:15:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=897"},"modified":"2025-08-04T10:15:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:15:18","slug":"no-country-can-prosper-alone-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/897\/business\/no-country-can-prosper-alone-king\/","title":{"rendered":"No country can prosper alone &#8211; King"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE &#8211; No country can thrive in isolation, even with abundant natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> This was the central message delivered by His Majesty the King during bilateral talks with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, emphasising the need for African nations to collaborate for sustainable development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions, held to strengthen ties between the two neighbouring countries, underscored the importance of unity in achieving shared prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his address, His Majesty expressed gratitude to President Chapo, the Mozambican government, and its people for their collective efforts in advancing national development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere is no meaningful development that can take place if the nation does not support the aspirations of the government, which seeks to improve the welfare of its people,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> He urged leaders to align their efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and Africa\u2019s Agenda 2063, which envisions a prosperous and integrated continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King highlighted the detrimental impact of conflicts, which divert resources from social welfare to crisis management, stunting economic progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He called for African solutions to African challenges, noting the continent\u2019s rich resources\u2014fertile soils, diverse landscapes, and vast minerals\u2014yet persistent poverty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is a serious cause for concern,\u201d he remarked, advocating for a shift from dependency on global powers to self-reliance through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AfCFTA, he noted, would drive value addition and intra-African trade, creating opportunities for businesses and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emphasising the power of collaboration, His Majesty invoked the proverb, \u201cIf you want to walk fast, walk alone, but if you want to walk far, walk together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> He stressed that partnerships are essential in the 21st century, urging both nations to foster a free and fair political environment while respecting sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enhanced trade and an enabling business climate were identified as critical to unlocking the potential of their shared border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-04-101412.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-902\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-04-101412.png 474w, https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-04-101412-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-04-101412-332x204.png 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> The King expressed optimism about the bilateral cooperation, envisioning the removal of bottlenecks to facilitate business and technical collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> He highlighted key sectors for partnership, including agriculture, tourism, defence, security, health, education, and energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur two peoples are looking upon us to make sure that as neighbours we become a beacon of hope and envy in the continent,\u201d he concluded, reaffirming the commitment to a prosperous future for both nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the bilateral talks, the King emphasised the need to have joint cooperation in water resources as they are a vital element to human life. 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