By Glory Msowoya
Authorities for Malawi and Mozambique governments have agreed to find lasting solutions to migration challenges between the two states.
This comes as the country is hosting a high-level 5th cross-border collaboration forum for the two nations at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre.
Speaking to on Wednesday after opening the two-day meeting, leader of Malawi delegation Irene Nyang’wa Malumba said by the end of the meeting the two governments will come up with solutions on how to address some of the common challenges faced by the two nations.
She added that the forum will further review the implementation of the joint Action Plan which was developed during the 4th Forum in Mozambique.
“In this meeting we will discuss a number of issues; the interactive platform is oriented towards actions based on results involving the governments of Malawi and Mozambique to address migration issues and challenges, the impacts of Cyclone Freddy which heavily affected immigrant communities in both countries.
“I truly believe that information, experiences and strategies shared through platforms such as this one contribute positively to the reduction of common challenges faced by the two nations,” she said.
In his remarks Focal point of Episcopal Commission, Refugees and Relocated People in Mozambique Sergio Sousa said the Mozambican government was fully committed in working with the Malawi government to see how best to address challenges rocking the two.
He further said Malawi and Mozambique shares a lot in common, stating that a problem for Mozambique equally affects Malawi and vice versa.
Commenting on the matter Jacqueline Mpanyula, Liason Officer for international Organisation for Migration (IOM) said their organisation will continue in assisting with both technical and financial support towards the forum.
