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79th UNGA: Chakwera woo investors at Malawi partners conference

Malawi News Agency (MANA)

By Arkangel Tembo

NEW YORK-(MANA)-President Lazarus Chakwera has urged potential investors in the United States of America (USA) that Malawi is the best investment destination with resilient economic growth, stable and peaceful country.

The President said this on Sunday evening at the Martinique Hotel in New York during a second edition of the Malawi-Partners Conference, held on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Addressing the potential investors, Chakwera said Malawi has 5.3 million hectares of arable land, representing 45 percent of its total land area; adding that the country has abundant water resources, coupled with several major river systems.

In addition, President Chakwera told the would-be investors that Malawi has access to a market of over 100 million people in the SADC and COMESA regions.

“We have a visionary, stable, democratic political leadership which are all key to creating an enabling environment for public and private funding investments in an open economy,” he said.

The Malawi leader said the country has also recently developed a One-Stop Service Centre for investment and trade Promotion through the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC), adding that Malawi has a large, highly educated, skilled, hardworking, trainable workforce.

The Malawi leader further said that the country is also a gold mine of agricultural experience, flooded with untapped specific projects and economic opportunities waiting to be explored.

Amid catastrophic climate and health-related shocks, Chakwera said his government continues to lay a solid foundation for Malawis prosperity.

“Malawi is not only a land of opportunities, but also a nation ready to meet the global demand for high-quality products.

“We have a web of rivers and lakes, and arable land that is fit-for-purpose of high-value agricultural production zones,” he added.

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi who also attended the conference echoed his counterparts sentiment by assuring potential investors that Malawi is endowed with so many natural resources which he said are conducive for investment.

“I would like to agree with my brother here that just like in Malawi, agriculture also plays a critical role in Mozambique and Africa as a whole in terms of providing primary source of livelihood, and income to the majority of the population.

“I encourage you to come and invest in Malawi because they have what it takes in terms of marketing among others,” he said.

The first edition of the Malawi-Partners Conference was also held at the same venue and some of the fruits of the conference include the ongoing construction of the Magwero Industrial Park near Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) whose resources were committed by the Afreximbank at that time.

Other commitments from last years conference that have materialized include the World Bank-financed Regional Climate Resilience Program, IFAD-funded Sustainable Agriculture Productivity Program, and the Building Education Foundation Project that the Global Partnership for Education is financing.

The 2024 edition of the Malawi-Partners conference was held under the theme “Securing Our Future: Enhancing Investment in Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security.”

Malawi, SADC

University of Malawi Honors Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi with Doctorate

MaraviPost

By Burnett Munthali

In a gesture of deepening international relations, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Affairs and Diplomacy upon Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. This prestigious accolade comes just two weeks after a similar honor was bestowed upon Malawian President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera by a Mozambican university.

The honorary doctorate awarded to President Nyusi recognizes his significant contributions to diplomacy and international relations. The ceremony at UNIMA marks a celebration of his role in fostering regional stability and cooperation, highlighting the importance of strong diplomatic ties between Malawi and Mozambique.

This recognition of President Nyusi follows a notable reciprocal gesture from Mozambique. Earlier this month, a Mozambican university honored President Chakwera with a Doctorate in International Cooperation and Development. This mutual acknowledgment underscores the growing diplomatic and academic collaboration between the two nations.

The conferral of these honorary degrees illustrates a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Both nations are investing in recognizing and celebrating each other’s leadership and contributions to international cooperation. Such honors not only enhance diplomatic relations but also promote cultural and academic exchanges between Malawi and Mozambique.

In conclusion , the awarding of an Honorary Doctorate to President Filipe Nyusi by the University of Malawi represents a significant milestone in the diplomatic relationship between Malawi and Mozambique. This mutual recognition highlights the importance of international cooperation and sets a positive precedent for future collaborations. As both leaders continue to strengthen ties, these accolades serve as a testament to their shared commitment to regional and global advancement.