In a striking show of international relevance, Malawi’s ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has basked in the global spotlight at the International Democracy Union (IDU) forum in Brussels — a high-powered gathering of center-right political elites from over 60 nations. With global heavyweights like former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, Croatia’s former President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, and the Belgian Prime Minister in attendance, the MCP found itself shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the world’s most influential political minds.
Speaking on behalf of the party, Chalo Mvula, MCP’s Second Deputy Director for International Affiliates, declared Malawi’s presence more than symbolic. “We are proud of our growing alliances with like-minded parties across the globe,” he said, adding that President Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership is not just resonating at home — it’s earning applause abroad. “It’s inspiring to hear international leaders acknowledge the transformation underway in Malawi. The world is watching — and it likes what it sees.”
The summit, running from May 14–16, is more than a photo-op. It’s a strategic chessboard where parties share ideas, forge bonds, and align visions. For the MCP, its presence signals a pivot to global engagement, a calculated move that analysts say could boost Malawi’s diplomatic leverage and economic appeal on the world stage. The message? MCP isn’t just playing politics — it’s playing global.
