Mozambican President Daniel Chapo lays a wreath at the Heroes' Square during the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 25, 2025. The Armed Forces Day celebrations, which also marked the 61st anniversary of the Mozambique Defense Armed Forces, were held here on Thursday. (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

A military parade is held during the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 25, 2025. The Armed Forces Day celebrations, which also marked the 61st anniversary of the Mozambique Defense Armed Forces, were held here on Thursday. (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

A military parade is held during the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 25, 2025. The Armed Forces Day celebrations, which also marked the 61st anniversary of the Mozambique Defense Armed Forces, were held here on Thursday. (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo attends the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 25, 2025. The Armed Forces Day celebrations, which also marked the 61st anniversary of the Mozambique Defense Armed Forces, were held here on Thursday. (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

A military parade is held during the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 25, 2025. The Armed Forces Day celebrations, which also marked the 61st anniversary of the Mozambique Defense Armed Forces, were held here on Thursday. (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)

A military parade is held during the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 25, 2025. The Armed Forces Day celebrations, which also marked the 61st anniversary of the Mozambique Defense Armed Forces, were held here on Thursday. (Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua)