MAPUTO, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi said Wednesday that he will end his ten-year term as president with a sense of duty fulfilled.

"We fulfilled the mission entrusted to us by the people. We had achievements that constitute our legacy," he said while addressing the nation regarding the general state of affairs at the parliamentary headquarters in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.

In his final report since taking office in 2015, the president said the country has witnessed a significant expansion of national infrastructure and electrification efforts. The illiteracy rate has dropped, with a notable increase in the number of girls attending school.

The president said that almost 100 percent of teachers now receive specific psycho-pedagogical training, a significant improvement compared to 2019.

Nyusi also addressed the country's management of COVID-19, polio, conjunctivitis, and other diseases, which garnered international recognition for their effective handling. The rates of malnutrition among children and maternal and infant mortality have also decreased in the past three years.

"Electrification has reached 66.6 percent, up from 51 percent, even as the population grew from 20 million to over 30 million inhabitants over the last years," said Nyusi.

All district headquarters now have electricity, and the number of electricity customers has increased from just over 1 million to more than 3 million.

Nyusi also underscored the significance of mineral resource exploitation, mentioning that gas exports have started in the northern region.

While acknowledging unfinished tasks, the president cited ongoing terrorism in Cabo Delgado province and kidnappings, attributing these issues to a lack of collaboration.

A peace memorial to celebrate the achievement of national peace and reconciliation will be constructed in the Gorongosa Mountains in the central province of Sofala later this year, with contributions from the ruling party RENAMO, Nyusi said. "This memorial will inspire Mozambicans towards peace, help overcome divisions, and build a harmonious nation," said Nyusi, expressing hope that Gorongosa will cease to be a symbol of war.

On the economic front, the president said that the country regained the confidence of major financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, which had imposed financial sanctions on the country for years due to hidden debts.

We also negotiated debt forgiveness or suspension agreements with partners such as France and the IMF, Nyusi added.

Mozambique has once again benefited from considerable funds to boost economic growth and improve the country's infrastructure, he said.

"The country is growing economically, and the nation is resiliently moving towards sustainable development," said the president, thanking everyone for their contribution and the governance journey.

"I am proud of what we achieved together and confident that the legacy I leave will continue to guide Mozambique," said Nyusi. Enditem

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