By Kondanani Chilimunthaka
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has arrived in the country in the morning of Wednesday, 5th July, 2023 for her official visit at the invitation of Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera.
Upon arrival, Suluhu was taken to Civic Offices where she was handed a symbolic key as a citizen of Lilongwe City and as symbol of the strong bond between the two sister nations.
During her visit scheduled from 5th July to 7th July, 2023, Suluhu Hassan will among other engagements pay homage to the late Father and Founder of Malawi, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda’ Mausoleum, visit Malawi Parliament, attend prayers and be a special guest during the commemoration of Malawi’s 59th independence celebrations whose climax will be on 6th July at Bingu National Stadium in the capital Lilongwe.
Further, Suluhu Hassan is expected to hold bilateral talks with President Chakwera and pay a visit to the Southern Region of the country which was hit by Cyclone to appreciate the devastation that was caused by the catastrophe.
Tanzania was among the nations that provided assistance to Malawi during the catastrophic Cyclone Freddy few months ago, a gesture that reflected the spirit of solidarity and strong bond of relationship.
The visit by Suluhu signifies the cordial sisterhood that exists between her country and Malawi and is expected to strengthen the diplomatic ties that the two nations hold.
