By Linda Kwanjana
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has challenged Malawians to join hands in building the Malawi they aspire for.
The Zimbabwean leader was speaking at Sanjika Palace on Friday at a joint press conference with President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera to mark the end of the three-day state visit to Malawi.
President Chakwera stressed that the responsibiliy of building a country rests on the shoulders of its citizenry.
He said:”It is a mistake to admire other people or nations who have built their countries and despise your own that you have not built.Building our countries lies with ourselves”
Commenting on his experience during his time in Malawi, President Mnangagwa said he has been thrilled by the wonderful hospitality shown by the Malawi government and its people and he will carry with him to his country warm feelings that he will cherish forever.
“I carry home excellent warm feelings which have been exhibited to me and my delegation back home,” said President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa has been in the country at the invitation of his counterpart President Lazarus Chakwera.
During his state visit President Mnangagwa had a number of engagements including signing of 9 agreements with President Chakwera.