The event at Independence Square featured prominent attendees, including former presidents Joaquim Chissano and Armando Guebuza, outgoing leader Filipe Nyusi, and international dignitaries like South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Rwanda was represented by Prime Minister, Dr. Edouard Ngirente on behalf of Pesident Paul Kagame.
In his inaugural address, Chapo outlined plans to streamline the government by reducing the number of ministries and replacing deputy minister roles with state secretaries who will report directly to ministers.
He emphasized the goal of creating a leaner, more efficient administration.
Chapo also pledged to tackle corruption, reduce privileges for state officials, privatize non-strategic state enterprises, and intensify efforts against kidnappings and organized crime.
Outgoing President Nyusi called for national unity, urging Mozambicans to rally behind Chapo's leadership.
Current secretary-general of the ruling party Frelimo, Daniel Chapo was born in the central province of Sofala in 1977 and graduated in Law from the Eduardo Mondlane University in 2000, making him the first President of the Republic born after the country's independence in 1975.
He won the October 2024 general election with 65.17% of the vote.
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