LUANDA-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. George Chaponda, has emphasized the importance of the African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit in achieving the country’s development agenda.
Speaking in Luanda, Angola, Chaponda highlighted Malawi’s intention to discuss industrial development and digital industrialization with EU partners.
The EU is one of Malawi’s strongest partners, providing grants, loans, technical assistance, trade facilitation, and energy support.
Chaponda stressed that access to the sea is critical for Malawi’s development, and he will raise the issue of the Nacala Corridor to facilitate fuel transportation and ensure a steady supply.
“Malawi’s access to the sea depends on road and rail transportation.The development of a port on the Nacala Corridor will boost trade and development in terms of access to the market for our products and also bring vital supplies such as fuel,” Chaponda said.
The summit, co-chaired by Angolan President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa, marks 25 years of EU-AU partnership.
Malawi’s delegation, led by Vice President Jane Ansah, aims to strengthen economic partnerships and secure support for national development.
