By Arkangel Tembo in Washington DC

Washington DC, October 3, Mana: President, Dr Lazarus Chakwera has left Washington DC in the United States of America after attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

He was seen off at Dulles International Airport by Malawi's Ambassador to the United States of America, Justice Esme Chombo, Brigadier General Nyamali and other government officials from both Malawi and USA government.

While in New York, the President attended several meetings that included, the Summit of the Future and the high-level meeting on the Miombo Forest Declaration.

The Malawi leader delivered a national statement during the UNGA and general debate to mobilize global support for Malawi's developmental priorities. 

During his address at UN General Assembly, Chakwera called for a collective approach in dealing with many challenges facing Malawi and other developing countries.

The President while in USA held bilateral discussions with other heads of states and governments, leaders of International organizations and investors among others to continue advancing Malawi's diplomatic relations and economic partnerships.

Some of the Heads of State that the President met, include the President of Lativia, Ireland and the Secretary General for the United Nations, Antonio Gutteries at the UN headquarters.

The President hosted the second Malawi Partners Conference 2024 which brought together prominent global figures and investors who discussed the future and long lasting food security in Malawi. 

The Conference was attended by among others Mozambican President, Felipe Nyusi and African Development Bank (AFDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, who announced the grant of K95 billion to Malawi of which K1 billion is meant for the purchase of food for those affected by hunger through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA).

In Washington DC, the President met the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and USAID heads at their respective headquarters where he appreciated their unwavering support to Malawi.

The 79th session of UNGA was being held under the theme: Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.