Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo will jet into the country this morning for a two-day official visit.
This will be the first time for Chapo to visit Malawi as president of Mozambique since his election late last year.
A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Chapo is expected to arrive through Kamuzu International Airport at 9am.
During the visit, Chapo will hold bilateral discussions with President Lazarus Chakwera, with the ministry indicating that the discussions will further focus on deepening and consolidating the cordial and longstanding bilateral relations between Malawi and Mozambique.
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Tomorrow, Chapo and Chakwera are expected to jointly launch the Dedza/ Calomuė One-Stop Border Post in Dedza District.
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The border post has been described as a landmark development in cross-border cooperation and trade facilitation.
Chapo is expected to leave the country at 14:15pm Friday.
Malawi has in recent years enjoyed cordial relations with Mozambique.
Former Mozambique President Felipe Nyuzi visited Malawi on a number of occasions and enjoyed a brotherly relationship with Chakwera.
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Over the years, Malawi has collaborated with Mozambique in the fields of transport, energy, trade, security and information communication technology, among others
Malawi uses the Mozambican ports of Beira and Nacala for its imports and exports.
