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Honourable Dr. George T. Chaponda, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is leading the Malawi delegation at the 21st Meeting of COMESA Ministers of Foreign Affairs, currently underway at the New Parliament Building, in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Foreign Minister Dr. George T. Chaponda received Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Malawi and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Nancy Saungweme, on a farewell courtesy call. He commended her leadership and thanked Zimbabwe for its continued friendship and solidarity with Malawi.
Honourable Dr. George T. Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will address the UN General Assembly on Monday, 28 September 2026, after a week of engagements to strengthen partnerships in education, trade, investment and mining.
Hon. Dr. George Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for concrete action on the right to development during a High-Level Meeting of the 81st UN General Assembly urging reform of the global financial system and greater access to resources, technology and policy space.
Hon. Dr. George Chaponda, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs has called for faster and systematic implementation of the UN Pact for the Future, highlighting Malawi’s efforts in digital transformation, youth participation and sustainable financing ahead of the Pact’s 2028 review.
Ambassador Chimango Chirwa, Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received in audience Ms. Eunice Kamwendo, UNECA Regional Director. Discussions focused on Malawi’s Foreign Policy, industrialisation and mining, with UNECA reaffirming technical support.
Hon. Dr. George Chaponda, MP., Malawi Foreign Minister met Mr. Claver Gatete, UNECA Executive Secretary, in Addis Ababa. Discussions centred on Malawi’s economic recovery and UNECA’s support in mobilising partners to advance Malawi’s development priorities
On 9 September 2026, Ambassador Chimango Edward Chirwa, Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received copies of Letters of Credence from Ms. Laurinda Fernando Saide Banze, High Commissioner-Designate of Mozambique to Malawi.
Hon. Dr George Chaponda, MP., Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has called for increased, predictable & simplified access to climate finance for Least Developed Countries, stressing that climate action must not become another source of unsustainable debt.
Suitably qualified Malawians are encouraged to apply for the following posts advertised by the SADC Secretariat:
1. Senior Programme Officer - Energy.
2. Finance Officer - Grants/Contracts and Projects.
Further details can be accessed on the SADC Website
sadc.int/vagas/2-regional-po…
Applications should be submitted to:
SADC National Contact Point,
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,
P.O. BOX 30315,
Lilongwe.
Hon. Dr. Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs signed the condolence book on behalf of H.E. Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi, following the passing of H.M. King Harald V of Norway. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Norway.
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The 46th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of #SADC was held on 17 August 2026 in Durban, Republic of South Africa, under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa.
The Summit brought together SADC Heads of State and Government to deliberate on key regional priorities and reaffirm their commitment to advancing regional integration, peace, security, sustainable development and shared prosperity in Southern Africa. Read the full Summit Communiqué:
Read the full Summit Communiqué on the SADC Website:
sadc.int/latest-news/communi…
French language: sadc.int/fr/node/6649
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