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Chinese Government provides RMB 447 million grant for Xai-Xai Airport Construction Project (Linked to Record ID#57490, #57310, #57537, and #66213)

¥447M RMB

Funder	China Ministry of Commerce
Recipient Organization	Government of Mozambique
Country	Mozambique
Start Date	Oct 01, 2017
End Date	Sep 07, 2031
Duration	5,089 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`53168`

Grant Description

In October 2017, the Chinese Government and the Government of Mozambique signed a grant agreement for the Xai-Xai Airport Construction Project.

The agreement was signed by the Government of Mozambique's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Nyeleti Mondlane and Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Su Jian. In total, the Chinese Government has reportedly committed RMB 447 million of grant funding.

The project involves the the construction of a new airport in Xai-Xai, the capital of the Gaza province (Xai-Xai机场兴建).

More specifically, it involves the construction of a runway, terminals, aprons, navigation lights, connecting roads, parking lots, and auxiliary facilities.

The ultimate objective of this project is to facilitate the movement of people and goods, thereby promoting the development of the local economy in Gaza Province (especially tourism). Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is responsible for project implementation. A foundation-laying ceremony took place on October 5, 2018.

On November 29, 2021, an inauguration ceremony was held at the airport to celebrate its completion.

📋 Staff Comments

The Chinese project title is 赛赛机场项目 or 援莫桑比克赛赛机场项目. The grant proceeds that are being used to fund this project come from agreements (see Project ID #57490, #57310, and #57537)

📚 Sources & References

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