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Photo Flashback: President Samora Moisés Machel of Mozambique visit to Jamaica

Published:Friday | October 11, 2024 | 8:42 AM
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Mozambican President, Samora Machel, holding the Keys to the City of Kingston, offered to him by Kingston’s Mayor, Councillor George Mason. Looking on is Foreign Affairs Minister P.J. Patterson. Occasion was the rally held at the National Arena on October 8, 1977.
WITH SPRIGHTLY STEP, President Samora Machel of Mozambique inspected the Guard of Honour mounted by the First Battalion, Jamaica Regiment, at the centre of the welcoming area in October 1977. With him is Major Ian Robinson of the JDF.
PRESIDENT MACHEL DINES - Mozambique President Samora Machel (3rd from left) was guest of honour at a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Michael Manley and Mrs Manley at Jamaica House on October 7, 1977. Seated from left are - Mrs Manley; an interpreter; Prime Minister Manley and Mrs David Coore, wife of the deputy prime minister and minister of finance.
HAPPY FACES - Mrs Manley and President Samora Machel (centre) exchange words at the airport on October 9, 1977. Prime Minister Michael Manley is at right.
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In October 1977, President Samora Moisés Machel of Mozambique made a historic visit to Jamaica, strengthening the bonds of solidarity between the two nations. As a leader of Mozambique’s liberation struggle and the country’s first president, Machel’s visit highlighted shared commitments to anti-colonialism and the fight for African liberation. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Michael Manley, focusing on cooperation in areas such as trade, development, and the broader global fight against oppression. The visit marked a significant moment in Jamaica’s support for African independence movements.