By Arkangel Tembo, New York, USA
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has acknowledged that there is a strong partnership existing between Malawi and the United Nations (UN) in different areas of development.
President Chakwera made the remarks on Saturday, during a meeting with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York.
He stated that his administration places great importance on the collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Malawi and various UN agencies operating in the country.
Our partnership with the UN touches crucial sectors, including education, health, climate change, poverty eradication, agriculture, and good governance,” Chakwera said.
He commended the UN for being a steadfast partner in providing unwavering support to Malawis challenging and prosperous times.
He also appealed for Malawis additional support in three crucial areas such as elections, social cash transfers for those affected by hunger due to climate change and support for victims of cyclone Freddy through the rehabilitation of infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and facilitating the construction of affordable houses.
The President also expressed appreciation to UN for its advocacy on United Nations reforms, particularly the establishment of two permanent seats in the Security Council.
He then applauded UN for its efforts and dedication in promoting dialogue to seek peaceful resolutions on disputes.
“Malawi, alongside other developing nations, continues to experience the repercussions of the conflicts in Europe and the Gulf, which persist in disturbing the supply chains for various goods and services,” Chakwera said.
The President then hailed UN Malawi for the establishment of the UN Technology Bank for Least Development Countries and recognised its potential to bridge the technological gap and contribute to sustainable development, particularly in developing African countries.
“The successful implementation of the UNIPOD project at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), with support from the United Nations Development Programme is a commendable example of a technological project that could be expanded with the Bank’s support,” he added.
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