By Linda Kwanjana
The Government of Mozambique has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the Government of Malawi for the benefit of people from the two nations.
The remarks were made on Friday at capital hill in Lilongwe when the Mozambican High Commissioner to Malawi Alexandre Herculano Manjate paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Homeland security Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma.
According to Manjate,the bilateral relationship between Malawi and Mozambique is of great importance for the growth of people from both nations.
Manjate stressed that the two nations share common boundaries which is the important aspect in spearheading security , cooperation and co- existence of both nations.
He said the two nations are on high level discussions bordering on the issue of exchange of prisoners as well as issues of boundaries.
“The two nations are considering coming up with a deliberate strategy to help offenders of lesser crimes to serve sentences in their respective countries.
We need to also look into the issue of border wrangle at Makanjira,as we have engaged traditional leaders from both sides on how best we can resolve the matter,” High commissioner explained.
On his part, Homeland Security Minister Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma described the bilateral ties between Mozambique and Malawi as fruitful and beneficial, as for a long time the two nations have enjoyed a robust co-existence and cooperation.
Ng’oma further disclosed that in his capacity he will be engaging with the Mozambican counterparts to find a lasting solution on the border tension at Makanjira in Mangochi district.
The Minister also highlighted the need to deal away with the issue regarding the ill-treatment of Malawian track drivers in Mozambique.
“Our drivers are being tortured in Mozambique,so we are working hard to find ways of dealing away with the vice and I believe our bilateral relationship can help to curb the vice,” he said.
Malawi and Mozambique have a bilateral relationship that among others focused on the key areas like trade, security and development among others.
