Malawi Poised to Deepen Economic and Cultural Cooperation with China

Malawi’s President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera expressed his nation’s willingness to elevate its cooperation with China during a formal meeting in Lilongwe. After receiving the Letters of Credence from the new Chinese ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, Chakwera affirmed the country’s readiness to work more closely with China and highlighted the country’s adherence to the one-China policy. He also conveyed warm greetings to President Xi Jinping while acknowledging the vital support China has provided toward Malawi’s development.

Ambassador Lu Xu, in her address, outlined her commitment to strengthening the ties between China and Malawi by fostering robust economic connections as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges. She shared that discussions with President Chakwera focused on developmental projects, such as building stronger economic relationships that will encourage Chinese investments in various sectors in Malawi. Furthermore, Lu emphasized that the strategic roadmap agreed upon by the two nations’ leaders serves as a strong foundation for continued progress in bilateral efforts.

Adding to the discussions, Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nancy Tembo, praised China as a reliable partner who has significantly contributed to the country’s infrastructure, including projects like the Parliament Building and major road networks. She reiterated the importance of furthering this cooperation to support future development initiatives, underscoring the mutually beneficial nature of the China-Malawi relationship.