President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in the United States of America to participate in a platform focusing on strategic dialogue concerning key aspects of US-Africa trade, investment, and commercial engagement.
Upon his arrival in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, the President received a warm welcome from US Government officials, as well as Malawi’s Ambassador to the USA, Justice Esme Chombo, alongside other esteemed dignitaries.
His attendance at the US-Africa Summit, extended by invitation from the US government, underscores Malawi’s dedication to nurturing bilateral economic relations with the US and exploring avenues for mutually advantageous partnerships.
The four-day summit provides an invaluable opportunity for Malawi to seek potential business collaborations, attract investment, and highlight Malawi as an appealing destination for trade and investment, particularly focusing on the ATM Strategy (Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining).
In alignment with the summit’s objective of fostering sustainable business partnerships between the US and Africa, President Chakwera’s active engagement in discussions and negotiations is poised to expedite economic growth and development within Malawi.
Before departing from Lilongwe, President Chakwera expressed his satisfaction that Malawian business leaders would be participating in the conference, emphasizing his readiness to promote the ATM Strategy during the summit.
The Summit will gather more than 1,500 US and African public and private sector executives, including Heads of State, international investors, US and African government officials, and multilateral stakeholders.
During his return journey, President Chakwera will make a stopover in Nairobi, Kenya, where he is slated to address the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit on May 9, 2024, at the invitation of Kenyan President, William Ruto.
The AFSH Summit aims to convene all pertinent stakeholders to underscore the pivotal role of fertilizer and soil health in stimulating sustainable productivity growth in African agriculture and to establish consensus on an African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan, as well as the Soils Initiative for Africa.
President Chakwera is anticipated to return home on May 10, 2024, via the Kamuzu International Airport (KIA).
