By Arkangel Tembo:
President Lazarus Chakwera arrives back in the country Saturday afternoon after a visit to the United States America where he, among other things, attended the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (Unga).
A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the plane carrying Chakwera is expected to touch down at Kamuzu International Airport at 15:45 hours.
Chakwera left the US on Thursday.
While in New York, he attended several meetings that included the Summit of the Future and the high-level meeting on the Miombo Forest Declaration.
Chakwera also delivered a statement during the UN General Assembly and general debate to mobilise global support for Malawi’s developmental priorities.
During his address at the assembly, President Chakwera called for a collective approach in dealing with many challenges facing Malawi and other developing countries.
He also held bilateral discussions with other heads of states and governments, leaders of international organisations and investors to continue advancing Malawi’s diplomatic relations and economic partnerships.
Chakwera also hosted the second Malawi Partners Conference 2024 which brought together prominent global figures and investors who discussed the future and long lasting food security in Malawi.
The conference was attended by leaders such as Mozambican president Felipe Nyusi and African Development Bank (AFDB) president Akinwumi Adesina who announced a grant of K95 billion to Malawi.
In Washington DC, Chakwera met the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and USAID heads at their respective headquarters where he appreciated their support to Malawi.
The 79th session of UNGA was held under the theme: ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations’.—Mana
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