By Mirriam Kaliza
As Angola prepares to host the 7th EU–AU Summit on 24–25 November, the European Union says the high-level gathering will be a defining moment for Africa–Europe relations and for Malawi in particular.
EU Ambassador to Malawi, Daniel Aristi, told journalists in Lilongwe ahead of the summit marking 25 years since the two blocs formalised their partnership.
The summit comes at a time of global uncertainty, with leaders expected to focus on peace and security, green energy, digitalisation, trade and human development.
Aristi said the outcomes will directly shape Malawi’s development path, noting that the country is already benefitting from Europe’s €150 billion Global Gateway investments from the €500 million Mpatamanga Hydropower project and the M1 Road upgrade to regional electricity interconnectors with Mozambique and Zambia.
He said all EU-funded projects follow a 360-degree approach grounded in transparency, gender inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
As Malawi positions mining as its next economic frontier, Aristi stressed that the sector’s success will depend on strong governance and fiscal reforms, areas the EU is ready to support.
