Africa-Press – Mozambique. The President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera has lauded his country’s 50 years relationship with Mozambique.
Chakwera therefore underscored the need for continued strengthened bilateral relations between the two countries to enhance economic development.
The Malawi leader made the remarks at the beginning of bilateral talks at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe with the visiting Mozambican President, Daniel Francisco Chapo, who is on a two day official visit to Malawi.
He said the relations between the two countries are based on shared values, common identity and good neighborliness which serve a platform for strengthening the relations.
“President Chapo’s visit marks a 50 year anniversary of the relationship that has existed between Malawi and Mozambique and is a significant milestone and occasion worth celebrating,” he said.
Chakwera adds, “Chapo’s coming to Malawi within less than six months of his election into office is a testament to the strong and cordial bilateral relations.
“This serves as an assurance that he will build on the foundation that former President, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, had laid in strengthening the relationship between Malawi and Mozambique”.
He, therefore, pledged his support to ensure that President Chapo’s tenure of office is successful and meets the desired expectations of the people of Mozambique.
Trade, air travel and ICTs
As a way of further cementing the relationship between the two countries, President Chakwera and President Chapo signed three bilateral agreements which are expected to enhance export trade, air travel and ICT services.
Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nancy Tembo, stated that Chapo’s visit signifies the significance of the relations between the two countries.
The visit proceeds the 14th Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) meeting in which the two countries reaffirmed their enduring bilateral relations which predate; independence and expressed renewed commitment to deepening cooperation for mutual prosperity.
The meeting highlighted on improving infrastructure, trade, fast track Malawi’s connectivity in the area of electricity as well as ICT hence the signing of the agreements on Thursday.
President Chapo will return to Mozambique on Friday afternoon.
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