By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has expressed optimism about the upcoming fourth summit meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), highlighting the initiative’s potential to boost Malawi’s infrastructure development through the Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining (ATM) Strategy.
Speaking at Kamuzu International Airport(KIA) before departing for China on Sunday,Chakwera emphasized China’s commitment to implementing various development projects in Malawi.
He noted that the FOCAC summit will provide a platform for African Heads of State and Government to adopt the 2025-2027 Beijing FOCAC Plan of Action, which will guide China-Africa engagement in various sectors.
Chakwera is expected to join other African leaders on September 4th and 5th, 2024, to consider and adopt the plan.
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has been instrumental in strengthening Africa-China relations since its inception in 2000.
This year’s summit will be held under the theme “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Building a High-level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.”
During the summit, the Malawi leader will hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping to strengthen the cordial bilateral relations between Malawi and China and enhance cooperation in various transport and infrastructure projects.
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