CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
d) the promotion of balanced economic, social and regional development in
the country;
e) the defence and promotion of human rights and of the equality of citizens
before the law;
f) the strengthening of democracy, freedom, social stability and social and
individual harmony;
g) the promotion of a society of pluralism, tolerance and a culture of peace;
h) the development of the economy and scientific and technological
progress;
i) the affirmation of the Mozambican identity, of its traditions and other social
and cultural values;
j) the establishment and development of relations of friendship and cooperation with other peoples and States.
Article 12
Lay State
1. The Republic of Mozambique shall be a lay State.
2. The lay nature of the State rests on the separation between the State and
religious denominations.
3. Religious denominations shall have organisational freedom, freedom to carry
out their functions and freedom of worship, and they shall conform to the laws of
the State.
4. The State shall recognise and esteem the activities of religious denominations
in order to promote a climate of understanding, tolerance and peace, the
strengthening of national unity, the material and spiritual well being of citizens,
and economic and social development.
Article 13
National Symbols
The symbols of the Republic of Mozambique shall be the national flag, emblem
and anthem.
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