The Republic of Malawi reiterated on Friday its “constant” position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region.
This position was expressed by the new Malawian (MP) Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. George Thapatula Chaponda, during a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita. Chaponda also welcomed “the growing international consensus” and the momentum led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of the autonomy plan presented by the Kingdom. In this regard, he reaffirmed the support of the Republic of Malawi to this plan, describing it as “the only credible and realistic solution” to the resolution of this issue. The Malawian top diplomat further welcomed the efforts of the United Nations as the exclusive framework for achieving a solution.
The two Ministers reiterated their determination to set a strategic course to strengthen multisectoral cooperation between both countries, relying on established diplomatic representations, including the Consulate General of Malawi in Laayoune, operational since December 2023. This dynamic seeks to bring the bilateral relations into line with the aspirations of the two Heads of State.
During a telephone conversation between Minister of Foreign Affairs, both parties welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral relations since 2017, marked by commitment to strengthen cooperation in various key areas identified by H.E. Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi, such as agriculture, fishery, mining, trade and public finance. The two ministers also praised the esteem and respect that characterize the relationship between His Majesty King Mohammed VI and H.E. President Arthur Peter Mutharika, as well as the strong ties of brotherhood, friendship, and solidarity uniting the two countries.
At the end of the telephone conversation, which follows Chaponda’s recent appointment as head of Malawian diplomacy, and the re-election of President Mutharika, both ministers expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the privileged relations between Morocco and Malawi. In this respect, they reiterated their commitment to continue strengthening these ties, announcing the upcoming signature of a new Roadmap of cooperation. This instrument aims at promoting the positive momentum of their bilateral partnership, and strengthening coordination and mutual support in regional and international forums.