Veep Dr Michael Usi in Spain, Outlining Malawi’s Economic Blueprint

Usi was welcomed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Patricia Nangozo – Kainga and the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Thomas Bisika.

He is expected to deliver a National Statement outlining Malawi’s policy positions on financing for development and challenges and commitments towards advancing sustainable economic reforms in line with the FfD4 aspirations.

Dr Usi will hold a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir to discuss extending the country’s support to Malawi and areas of further cooperation.

Later, the Vice President will attend a side event at the invitation of the Gates Foundation and DEVEX on the future of development cooperation.

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