By Staff Reporter
President Chakwera has described China as a true partner for Malawi by supporting the country’s development aspirations.
He made the remarks when he held bilateral talks with President of the Peoples Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing China.
“I must also thank Your Excellency for the continued support in various areas, such as debt restructuring, ongoing construction projects, scholarships, and capacity-building programmes, as well as the various ways your esteemed nation has offered including timely humanitarian assistance in the wake of climate-related disasters,” he said.
President Chakwera also proposed the establishment of a technical team comprising of officials from the two countries who will discuss pertinent development issues for the enhancement of cooperation between the two countries.
The President also expressed gratitude to President Xi JinPing for the commitment that the Chinese government has shown to finalize preparatory work for the construction of the Judicial Complex in Lilongwe, following the signing of an agreement between the two governments.
In his remarks, President Xi JinPing said he is ready to deepen relations between Malawi and the People’s Republic of China emphasising on the need to elevate relations between the two countries to a strategic partnership.
He also commended President Chakwera’s efforts in bringing development to the people of Malawi and expressed hope that the FOCAC Summit will help in deepening the relations.
The 2024 FOCAC Summit will among others focus on building relations and cooperation in supporting Africa’s industrialisation, energy and trade among others.
Focac was instituted in 2020 to foster relations between China and the 53 African nations and the African Union (AU) and is held every six years while the minister’s conference is held every three years.
