By Wezzie Gausi:
Ambassadors representing 10 countries from various parts of the globe Tuesday presented their letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera to officially signify the beginning of their respective diplomatic tours.
They are from Angola, Canada, Cuba, Cyprus, France, Hungary, Korea, Serbia, Sierra Leone and Uganda. They are resident in other countries but designated to Malawi too.
Speaking at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe after the envoys had met President Lazarus Chakwera, French Ambassador David Martinon said his country is committed to helping Malawi in its socioeconomic development.
He also said his country is ready to bring investors into Malawi to boost the economy.
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“We understand the economic struggles that Malawi is going through, but together we can make a difference,” Martinon said.
On her part, Sierra Leone Ambassador Isatu Aminata Bundu said her country will continue to engage Malawi wherever possible for the growth of the two nations.
She said having diplomatic ties with Malawi gives the two countries an opportunity to work together both in good and bad times.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nancy Tembo said the relations of Malawi and the 10 countries whose envoys presented their letters of credence Tuesday will continue growing “from strength to strength”.
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“These countries are important development partners for Malawi, especially in areas of health, education and governance,” Tembo said.
Chakwera recently also received letters of credence from newly appointed Vatican Ambassador to Malawi and Zambia Archbishop Gian Luca Perici, who is resident in Zambia.
