By Durell Namasani
Malawian Foreign Minister George Chaponda has praised China’s continued support as a milestone in promoting the country’s development agenda and improving livelihoods.
He made these remarks while joining the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Malawi, Lu Xu, at a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event was held at the Chinese Embassy in Lilongwe.
Ambassador Lu Xu expressed optimism that Malawi and China will continue to draw tangible benefits from their diplomatic partnership. She highlighted China’s own transformation from a poor economy to a modern, multi-industrialized nation, suggesting this is a feat Malawi can also achieve. The ambassador stated that the anniversary celebration marks a milestone in promoting Malawi’s development through the sharing of Chinese experience.
The reaffirmation of ties follows recent Chinese aid, including a donation of rice and corn after an appeal from President Arthur Peter Mutharika. China’s cancellation of 20 million US dollars in Malawian debt is also noted as a measure that will help promote the country’s transformation agenda. Additionally, China has offered to facilitate fertilizer imports from its commercial suppliers at a favourable price.
