Scotish First Minister John Swinney to jet into Malawi for a three-day Diplomatic visit

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The First Minister of Scotland John Swinney is expected to jet into the country for a three-day diplomatic visit.

Swinney is set to land in Malawi on Friday, October 17 to 20, 2025.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement says, “Swinney’s visit aims to strengthen the longstanding and cordial relations between Malawi and Scotland”.

During his stay, Swinney will engage in bilateral discussions with senior government officials in Malawi.

He will also undertake site visits to projects that are being implemented with support from the Scottish Government.

Swinney is expected to arrive at Kamuzu International Airport on Friday,and depart from Bakili Muluzi International Airport on Monday, October 20, 2025.

This publication is yet to learn whether Swinney will meet the newly elected president Peter Mutharika.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.