By Taonga Sabola in Dallas, Texas, USA:
The 2024 US Africa Business Summit starts today in Dallas, Texas, United States of America (USA).
President Lazarus Chakwera, who arrived in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday afternoon, will lead a delegation of local business captains and government officials at the summit.
The summit provides a platform for strategic dialogue on key issues and opportunities driving USA-Africa trade, investment and commercial engagement.
Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule told The Daily Times that Chakwera’s attendance at the USA-Africa Summit, by invitation from the host government, underlines Malawi’s commitment to fostering bilateral economic relations with USA and exploring avenues for mutually beneficial partnerships.
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According to Kamtukule, the indaba provides Malawi with a great opportunity to explore potential business collaborations, attract investment and showcase Malawi as an attractive destination for trade and investment, particularly under the Agriculture, Tourism and Mining Strategy.
She said Chakwera’s active participation in discussions and negotiations will accelerate economic growth and development within Malawi.
About 1,500 USA and African public and private sector executives, including heads of State, international investors, USA and African government officials and multilateral stakeholders, are expected to attend THE meeting.
Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda said Malawi has high expectations from the summit.
