The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that President Dr Lazarus Chakwera will embark on official visits to the Vatican City and the Federal Republic of Germany from Sunday, 18 – 22 August 2024.
In a press release dated 17 August 2024, the ministry outlines that the President’s first stop will be in Vatican City, where he is scheduled to hold discussions with Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Cardinal Secretary of State. The discussions are expected to centre on strengthening partnerships and garnering support for Malawi’s ongoing development agenda.
Thereafter, President Chakwera will travel to Rome, Italy. Here, he will meet with heads of various international institutions based in the city. The meetings aim to further Malawi’s development by seeking additional support and partnerships.
The President’s next destination will be Berlin, where he is scheduled to meet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The bilateral discussions will cover a range of issues, including potential investments in the development of modern vessels for Lake Malawi.
The ministry further indicates that the President will meet with German government officials, business executives from the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from a leading German shipping company to explore avenues for enhancing Malawi’s maritime infrastructure.
According to the ministry, President Chakwera will depart from Harare, Zimbabwe, via Robert Mugabe International Airport on Sunday, 18 August 2024.
