Lilongwe, February 28: The new United States (USA) Ambassador to Malawi, Virgin Palmer has disclosed that her Government has more interest to invest in different sectors of the country.
She disclosed this on Friday, at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe after presenting her letters of credence to President Arthur Peter Mutharika. Palmers said USA and Malawi have very strong ties that date back to the 60’s, which she described as fruitful years.
“My Government and the Malawian government have come a long way and with the presentation of my papers symbolizes more support and good fruit years ahead. This time around with more interest in trade and investment,” She said.
According to the Ambassador her Government has also pledged continued support in public sector reform, health, education and governance.
Virginia Palmer arrived in the country on January 27, 2015 to assume her responsibilities replacing Jeanine Jackson who finished her term last year.
She served in a similar post at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The total U.S Assistance to Malawi in 2014 in health, economic growth and agriculture, education and democratic governance and security amounted to US$260 million (about MK 125 billion).
Peter Mutharika was a Charles Nagel Professor of International & Comparative Law Emeritus at Washington university in St Louis and thus the Gift from the Ambassador he is seen holding in the Picture.
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