By Burnett Munthali
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is leveraging its relationships with other center-right parties, including the UK’s Conservative Party, as part of its strategy to rebuild and reposition for the 2030 elections.
MCP Deputy Director of International Affairs, Chalo Mvula, made the remarks at the start of the Conservative Party’s annual conference in Manchester.
According to Mvula, the party’s international partners have expressed pride in the MCP’s handling of the transition and the statesmanship demonstrated by former President Lazarus Chakwera in upholding democratic principles.
He emphasized that the four-day conference provides a key opportunity to “share notes” with the Conservatives, who are also navigating their own path to recovery after a significant electoral loss.
The MCP’s participation in the conference aims to draw lessons from global counterparts as it strategizes for its political future.
The Manchester event also features other notable figures, including former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
The conference is set to conclude on Wednesday with a keynote speech from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.
Mvula’s remarks underscore the importance of international collaboration and learning from parties that have successfully navigated political setbacks.
Through these engagements, the MCP hopes to strengthen its policy approaches, leadership strategies, and organizational structures ahead of future electoral contests.
The party’s efforts reflect a commitment to modernizing its political operations while maintaining democratic principles and building credibility on the global stage.
