President Lazarus Chakwera leaves the country this Friday for the United States of America that will also be marked by attending the US-Africa Business Summit at the invitation of the US Government.
According to a statement by the ministry of foreign affairs, the meeting will provide an opportunity for Malawi to court foreign direct investments into Malawi’s economy and the post-disaster response plan that was launched today.
‘’In addition to participating in the Summit, His Excellency the President will hold bilateral talks with various leaders in the US Government and US Business Community. The talks will focus on strengthening Malawi-USA cooperation in the achievement of Malawi’s economic self-reliance through the substitution of imports and aid for the export and trade of value-added products in line with Malawi 2063; the capitalization of the Agriculture, Tourism and Mining (ATM) Strategy towards wealth creation, job creation, and food security; and the promotion of Malawi’s fight against corruption through strong law-enforcement agencies and courts that execute their constitutional mandate without political interference from local or foreign powers,’’ reads the statement.
Chakwera will depart Kamuzu International Airport on Friday, 3rd May and return on Friday, 10th May, through the same airport.
On his return home, His Excellency the President will pass through Nairobi, Kenya, where he will address the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit on 9th May 2024, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya.
