By Sheminah Nkhoma

Lilongwe, October 19, Mana: President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has departed Malawi through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) on Saturday afternoon following her three-day working visit to the country.

Murmu was seen off at KIA by the Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nancy Tembo, Minister of Water and Sanitation Abida Mia, Secretary in the Office of Vice President Lucky Sikwese and other government officials.

Following her three -day visit, Murmu has reiterated that her government will continue to render support to Malawi that will enhance diplomatic cooperation in developmental projects and programmes.

While in the country, Murmu held bilateral talks with President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera where they witnessed the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Youth and sports, pharmacy and local governance.

The Indian President had a business round table with the Minister of Trade to discuss how the Agriculture, Tourism and Mining (ATM) strategy can be implemented.

She also donated cancer equipment to be installed at Kamuzu Central Hospital and 1,000 metric tonnes of rice.

Murmu further also visited the War Memorial tower and Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe as well as the Lake Malawi in Salima on Saturday.

India–Malawi diplomatic ties have lasted 60 years, and this is the first time in history that Malawi has hosted an Indian President.