Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embalo speaks at the inauguration ceremony of a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on June 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
BISSAU, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Monday presided over the inauguration ceremony of a highway linking the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers.
The highway was constructed by Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars.
"This is a symbol of strong friendship, solidarity, and ongoing cooperation between Guinea-Bissau and China," Embalo said during the inauguration of the infrastructure.
Chinese Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Yang Renhuo reaffirmed China's commitment to continue supporting Guinea-Bissau in its development projects. ■
Chinese Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Yang Renhuo speaks at the inauguration ceremony of a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on June 16, 2025. Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Monday presided over the inauguration ceremony of a highway linking the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers.
The highway was constructed by a Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
Motor vehicles are pictured on a newly inaugurated highway constructed by a Chinese company in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on June 16, 2025. Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Monday presided over the inauguration ceremony of a highway linking the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers.
The highway was constructed by a Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
Locals dance at the inauguration ceremony of a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on June 16, 2025. Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Monday presided over the inauguration ceremony of a highway linking the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers.
The highway was constructed by a Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows shops alongside a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Safim, Guinea-Bissau. The China-funded highway, which links the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, inaugurated on June 16.
The highway, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers, was constructed by Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
Vehicles run on a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Safim, Guinea-Bissau, June 15, 2025. The China-funded highway, which links the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, inaugurated on June 16.
The highway, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers, was constructed by Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
A bus parks on a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Safim, Guinea-Bissau, June 15, 2025. The China-funded highway, which links the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, inaugurated on June 16.
The highway, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers, was constructed by Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
This photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows a restaurant alongside a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Safim, Guinea-Bissau. The China-funded highway, which links the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, inaugurated on June 16.
The highway, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers, was constructed by Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
Vehicles run on a highway constructed by a Chinese company in Safim, Guinea-Bissau, June 15, 2025. The China-funded highway, which links the capital Bissau to its suburb of Safim, inaugurated on June 16.
The highway, covering a distance of 8.2 kilometers, was constructed by Chinese company Longjian Road & Bridge Co., Ltd. and fully financed by the Chinese government at a cost of 30 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian)
