By Rahim Abdul
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has returned to Malawi after participating in the 32nd African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) annual meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.
The meeting, which took place from June 25th to 27th, brought together African and Caribbean Heads of State and Government, ministers, central bank governors, and leaders from the private sector to discuss ways to accelerate intra-African trade and promote economic transformation.
During the high-level meetings, President Chakwera participated in the Presidential Plenary Session, where he engaged with fellow leaders on regional trade and investment.
He also took the opportunity to hold bilateral meetings with prominent individuals, including the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
One of the key focuses of President Chakwera’s meetings was to promote investment opportunities in Malawi’s priority sectors, including agriculture, energy, mining, infrastructure, and tourism.
He met with Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Founder and President of Dangote Group, to explore potential investment opportunities in these sectors.
The AFREXIM Bank annual meeting provided a platform for President Chakwera to engage with key stakeholders and thought leaders from across Africa and the Caribbean.
The event was convened under the theme “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience,” and offered valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Upon his return to Malawi, President Chakwera was warmly welcomed by Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials.
The Ministers, including Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Jean Sendeza, and Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwira, among others, expressed their appreciation for the President’s efforts to promote Malawi’s interests abroad.
