By Wezzie Gausi:
President Lazarus Chakwera Thursday received letters of credence from six newly accredited non-residential ambassadors and high commissioners, marking a renewed commitment to diplomatic engagement between Malawi and its global partners.
The diplomats, who are based outside the country but hold accreditation to Malawi, presented their credentials during a ceremony held at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.
Among the envoys was Ambassador of Türkiye, Hüseyin Barbaros Dicle, who described Malawi as a valued partner and pledged to strengthen cooperation in several priority areas.
“Malawi is a very important country for us, historically and strategically,” said Dicle. “This year, our trade volume has doubled, and Türkiye remains a net importer from Malawi, which shows the growing strength of our partnership.”
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He said education, agriculture and the defence industry were key sectors of interest and said groundwork had already begun to explore collaborative opportunities.
“We had a very productive discussion at Luanar [Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources], and we believe there is great potential to work together in agriculture and academic exchange,” Dicle said.
He also noted Türkiye’s increasing diplomatic footprint in Africa, reflecting a broader strategy of partnership across the continent.
“We now have embassies in many African countries. This reflects our commitment to Africa, and Malawi is a part of that broader vision,” he said.
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Other envoys were from Colombia, Kenya, Nicaragua, Pakistan and Somalia.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is represented by Siraj Ahmed Khan.
Cuthbert Carlson Nadeska Imara is Nicaragua’s new ambassador to Malawi, among others.
Presidential Press Secretary Anthony Kasunda said the ceremony reaffirmed Malawi’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and advancing shared interests.
“Today, the President received letters of credence from the newly designated ambassadors and high commissioners, reaffirming Malawi’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and advancing shared interests with their nations,” Kasunda said. “The President looks forward to working closely with them in the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.”
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, all six envoys are accredited to Malawi on a non-residential basis and are expected to promote collaboration in trade, development, education and regional peace.
