The German Ambassador to Malawi, Ute König, has said that the interim report by the German experts, the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation, on the events leading to the death of vice president Saulos Chilima and eight others does not contain any statements on fault, liability or claims.
She disclosed this during celebrations of their national day, marking 34 years of a reunified Germany.
The event took place at her residence in Lilongwe on Thursday.
“The independent investigation is still in progress, with a final report expected to be published next year. BFU investigation reports and safety recommendations do not contain any statements on fault, liability, or claims,” said König.
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The ambassador stressed that she was glad about the rapid response from Germany and added that her country is a trusted partner.
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The German envoy underscored the long-standing relationship between Germany and Malawi since the opening of the consulate in 1964, and she assured continued German development support for Malawi.
“Germany remains committed to assisting the people of Malawi in the fight against poverty and hunger, improving health and social protection, strengthening good governance, and creating more jobs and income opportunities in rural areas,” said König.
She disclosed that the total volume of the German commitments in all these years amounts to more than $3 billion.
In addition, the ambassador referred to the work of the development cooperation agencies GIZ and KfW and acknowledged the crucial role played by various German NGOs to broaden the partnership in the country.
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She also highlighted Germany’s additional financial support of over $10 million for the alleviation of hunger caused by El Niño drought condition.
On his part, Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu recognised the significance of the Day of German Unity, noting the determination and resilience of the German people in overcoming decades of division, both physically by the Berlin Wall and ideologically during the Cold War.
“Malawi government’s recognition of true peace is not just the absence of conflict but the active presence of unity, which is a cornerstone for building strong communities and facing challenges like upcoming elections, where the government commits to democratic principles, inclusion, and peace.” Kunkuyu said
He said 60 years of Malawi-Germany relations is characterised by cooperation in areas critical to Malawi’s development, including economic and human development projects supported by Germany.
He highlighted the ongoing projects that Germany has supported in Malawi and the role of the German private sector in creating employment opportunities for Malawians.
He also emphasised Malawi’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for foreign investors, particularly in line with the government’s strategy and vision, the Malawi 2063 development plan.
Kunkuyu said Malawi’s broader commitment to international cooperation working with Germany is not only bilaterally but also on multilateral platforms.
