Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi arrived in Beijing on Saturday to participate in the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, a high-level gathering focused on advancing gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide. The event brings together policymakers and international organizations to address systemic barriers facing women in economic participation, education, and leadership roles.
Strengthening South-South Cooperation
Levi's attendance underscores Mozambique's commitment to gender parity initiatives and positions the Southeast African nation as a key voice in global development dialogues. Analysts note the timing coincides with increased Chinese investment in Mozambique's infrastructure projects, potentially creating new opportunities for women-led enterprises in energy and agriculture sectors.
Global Platform for Inclusive Policies
The summit agenda includes roundtable discussions on digital inclusion, climate resilience strategies for women farmers, and cross-border mentorship programs. Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized in opening remarks that 'women's advancement remains central to achieving sustainable development goals across Asia and Africa.'
This meeting follows recent UN data showing that 62% of Asian economies and 58% of African nations have implemented new gender-responsive budgeting frameworks since 2020. The outcomes are expected to influence policy coordination among BRICS members and ASEAN states.
