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Chakwera departs for UAE

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By Pempho Kantayeni

Lilongwe, December 5, Mana: President Dr Lazarus Chakwera Thursday morning left for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for an official visit.

The President is expected to hold bilateral meeting with His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss strategic issues for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

The discussions will include modalities for a government-to-government agreement on supply of petroleum products.

Speaking to journalists before departure at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe, Chakwera assured Malawians that the meetings will benefit Malawi’s interests.

“Malawians should expect that we will have great outcomes out of the talks with the UAE leadership particularly in terms of things that are extremely needed in this country for us to make progress on our agenda,” he said.

Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, Cabinet Ministers, senior government officials and party officials, saw off President Chakwera at KIA.

The President is expected to return on Sunday through KIA.

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