By Wezzie Gausi:
State Vice-President Jane Ansah has said Malawi values its long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), describing it as a partnership anchored in shared values, mutual respect and cooperation.
Ansah made the remarks during a courtesy call by the British High Commissioner Leigh Stubblefield, where the two discussed issues such as areas of collaboration, including governance, health, education, climate resilience and economic growth.
She said Malawi appreciated the UK’s continued engagement, noting that past support had contributed to humanitarian interventions and development programmes in the country.
She also highlighted the government’s focus on promoting trade, investment, mining and tourism as key drivers of economic growth and job creation.
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“We highly value our enduring and fruitful relationship with the United Kingdom, [a relationship] which is grounded in shared values and constructive cooperation,” Ansah said.
During the discussions, the Vice President acknowledged economic challenges facing Malawi, including food insecurity, forex shortages and inflation, but expressed confidence that government interventions and support from development partners would help stabilise the economy.
Stubblefield said the UK would continue supporting Malawi but indicated that future cooperation would increasingly focus on investment rather than direct aid.
Stubblefield said the UK was interested in encouraging partnerships that promote economic development, trade and sustainable growth, describing investment as a more durable path toward strengthening Malawi’s economy.
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“The United Kingdom will continue to support Malawi but we want that support to increasingly come through investment and mutually beneficial economic partnerships,” she said.
The talks also touched on cooperation at multilateral level, with both sides expressing commitment to working together on issues such as climate change, peace and security and human rights.
