Celebratory remarks offered by the President on Switzerland's National Day celebration
Cabo Verde's President Strengthens Diplomatic Ties on Independence Anniversary
José Maria Neves, the President of Cabo Verde, marked the 50th anniversary of his country's independence by emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations, particularly with Mozambique and Luxembourg.
During the commemorative events in July 2025, Neves hosted Mozambique's Prime Minister Benvinda Levi, who praised the long-standing "brotherly relations" between the two nations. The ties, rooted in shared history, culture, and language, were highlighted from their liberation struggles to the present day.
Likewise, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri visited Cabo Verde at Neves' invitation, reinforcing close cooperation in areas such as environment, culture, technology, and education. These deepening ties were facilitated by Neves' diplomatic engagement.
In his remarks, Neves also stressed national priorities including economic diversification and energy transition while warning of global uncertainties affecting Cabo Verde’s economic fragility. His leadership during the anniversary events sought to both honour historical ties and promote forward-looking international partnerships.
International acknowledgements of Cabo Verde's progress and partnerships were made by figures such as the UN Secretary-General, highlighting Neves' role in consolidating the nation’s global relationships over five decades. Messages of congratulations from other leaders like Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed further underscored Cabo Verde’s international outreach under Neves’ presidency.
Apart from these, Neves expressed appreciation for Switzerland's contribution to the sustainable development of the archipelago. On the occasion of Cabo Verde's 50th independence anniversary, celebrated on July 5th, he thanked the words sent by Swiss Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter. However, no new facts about Switzerland's contribution or Karin Keller-Sutter were mentioned in the statement.
The President of Cabo Verde, José Maria Neves, utilized the 50th anniversary of his country's independence to underscore the significance of policy-and-legislation within the context of politics, especially in fostering relations with countries like Mozambique and Luxembourg. In the realm of general-news, international figures, including the UN Secretary-General and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, acknowledged Cabo Verde's progress and partnerships, with Neves' role in consolidating the nation’s global relationships over five decades being highlighted.
