By Sheminah Nkhoma

Lilongwe, June 21, Mana: President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló on Friday condoled President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on tragic loss of the Vice President Saulos Chilima.

In an interview with the Media, President Embaló said it was very unfortunate that the country lost a dedicated person who helped the government in different aspects.

“As people of Guinea –Bissau, we thought it wise to come and deliver our condolences to the President because of the good relation we have with Malawi.

The Plane crash was indeed a tragedy to the country but we will continue to support Malawi and it is a plea to that the unity you have must continue,” he said.

President Embalo’urged President Chakwera to remain strong saying that the people of Guinea Bissau are in solidarity with the people of Malawi.

Guinea-Bissau President is expected to meet the wife of the late Vice President, Madam Mary Chilima, to extend his condolences.

Embaló will leave the country today.