By Andrew Mkonda in Seoul, Korea

Seoul, June 6, Mana: Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima is optimistic that Malawians will soon see the benefit of Korea-Africa Summit which President Dr Lazarus Chakwera delegated him to attend.

Speaking to the media at the end of the Summit, Chilima disclosed that there will be several immediate low-hanging fruits that will be realized from the two-day summit.

Chilima cited trade and agriculture agreements, among others, signed between Malawi and Korea, which will see increased production of agricultural produce for the export market.

According to Chilima, the summit which attracted more than 50 heads of state and government, was worth for countries such as Malawi to attend.

Among other engagements in Korea, the Vice President had an audience with Korean Prime Minister, Dr Han Duck Soo.

He also had talks with former United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, who now heads the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an intergovernmental organization supporting and promoting sustainable economic growth in developing countries, currently, with 48 member states.

Chilima also had an interaction with Malawians living in South Korea on a number of developmental issues.

Dr Chilima has since left for Malawi and is expected to arrive back home Sunday.