By Sheminah Nkhoma

Lilongwe, November 26, Mana: Seven non- residential envoys on Tuesday presented their letters of credence to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu palace in Lilongwe.

The seven are from Rwanda, Qatar, Jamaica, Sweden, Algeria, Georgia and Chad.

In an interview after presenting her letter, new High Commissioner of Republic of Jamaica to Malawi, Joan Elaine Thomas Edwards said her country is here to build partnership with Malawi  and strengthen bilateral relations.

“We are interested in building strong relations with Malawi in areas of tourism, sports and culture. We would like to work with Malawi in promoting these sectors,” she said.

She further stated that they want to provide technical assistance on how they can advance tourism in both countries.

The Jamaican envoy observed that Malawi lags in sprint sporting events and expressed a desire to assist the country in participating in international competitions.

In his remarks, ambassador from the Republic of Sweden, Per Lingärde, said his country will continue to support Malawi.

“Recently we have provided financial support for US$10 million  to the people of Malawi particularly in the Southern region, we know many people were affected by drought that is why Sweden has delivered 19,200 tons of maize which was acquired from Ukraine to help the needy people,” he explained.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Nancy Tembo, stated that the arrival of various envoys from different countries in Malawi reflects the confidence many governments have in President Dr. Chakwera's leadership and his commitment to the well-being of Malawians.

“This is an opportunity for Malawi through these bilateral relations, as there is much we can benefit from each other. In this age of innovation, we have the chance to learn from others. We also receive significant developmental support from them,” said Tembo.

Among the  diplomats who presented their letters are Emmanuel Bugingo, the High Commissioner Designate of the Republic of Rwanda; Fahad Rashid Saqr Al Marekhi, the High Commissioner-Designate from Jamaica;  Rida Nebaïs, the Ambassador-Designate of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; Roland Beridze, the Ambassador-Designate of Georgia; and Sagour Youssouf Mahamat Itno, the Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Chad.