Uganda’s High Commissioner Enhances Relations with Malawi

Colonel (Retired) Fred Mwesigye, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Malawi, presented her letter of credence to President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera at the Kamuza Palace in Lilongwe. During the ceremony, Col. Mwesigye conveyed a message and greetings from President Museveni to President Chakwera and the people of Malawi.

The High Commissioner pledged to strengthen the longstanding diplomatic ties between Uganda and Malawi, emphasizing the strategic nature of their existing relationship. Col. Mwesigye expressed a commitment to enhancing people-to-people interactions and fostering economic cooperation between the two nations.

He highlighted the close collaboration between the leaders of Uganda and Malawi on bilateral and multilateral issues. Col. Mwesigye underscored Malawi’s importance as a valued trading partner for Uganda and expressed the High Commission’s dedication to fortifying this trade for the mutual benefit of both nations.

Col. Mwesigye called for unity in Africa to achieve the vision of one government, one currency, and one army. He proposed the establishment of a Joint Permanent Commission between Uganda and Malawi to facilitate cooperation in key sectors such as Agriculture, Education, Business, Trade, and Investment.

Assuring President Chakwera, Col. Mwesigye pledged to further strengthen and consolidate the relationship between the two countries during his tenure as High Commissioner. He extended an invitation from President Museveni to attend the NAM and G77 summits scheduled for January 2024.

President Chakwera welcomed the Ugandan High Commissioner and assured continued cooperation. He emphasized the excellent bilateral relations between Malawi and Uganda, rooted in Pan Africanism and shared values. The leaders discussed matters of bilateral interest for the mutual benefit of both countries.

Diplomatic relations between Uganda and Malawi were established in 1964, with vibrant bilateral trade, reaching $2.31M in 2020. Defence cooperation is progressing, marked by regular exchange visits, and both countries are members of various international organizations, including the African Union, Commonwealth of Nations, Non-Aligned Movement, and Group of 77.