By Abel Ikiloni in Berlin, Germany

Berlin, August 23, Mana: President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has assured Malawians in diaspora of government’s commitment to addressing their concerns such as loans which some students are struggling to get for their studies as well as on voting rights.

He was speaking at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Berlin, Germany on Thursday when he had an audience with Malawians living in Germany.

Chairperson for Umodzi wa aMalawi, Alexander Kambiri, commended the President for granting them an audience which he described as a huge opportunity to relay their policy proposals directly to the President.

He said, despite talking and having access to the Malawian embassy all the time, it works better when things are taken directly to the Head of State.

“There are three things we raised to be considered which are to enable students get scholarship in Germany, Malawian who were not be able to access university education should have an opportunity to go on vocational training in technical colleges in Germany, challenges that Malawians face in Germany and the issue of cultural exchanges.

“We are happy because we have received positive response for example the President says we will be able to vote while outside the country as that is our right.

There are over 250 Malawian families in Germany.