ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Malawi’s Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Khwauli Msiska, has officially assumed his diplomatic duties after presenting his Letters of Credence to Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie at the National Palace in Addis Ababa.
The credential presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in Malawi’s diplomatic engagement with Ethiopia and key continental institutions headquartered in the Ethiopian capital.Ethiopia warns against invasion amid regional tensions
According to the Malawi Embassy in Ethiopia, Ambassador Msiska held bilateral talks with President Selassie following the ceremony, with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in areas including climate change, migration, and other matters of mutual interest.
“The discussions centred on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in areas of climate change, migration, among others,” the embassy said in a statement.
The meeting also underscored the longstanding diplomatic ties between Malawi and Ethiopia, which date back to August 1965 when Ethiopia’s former Emperor Haile Selassie visited Malawi. The historic visit laid the foundation for a relationship that has continued to flourish over the decades. US Ambassador David Young Faulted For Commenting Sensitive Issues On Refugees
In addition to his role as Ambassador to Ethiopia, Msiska has been appointed Malawi’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), positioning him at the centre of key continental and international policy discussions.
Tomorrow, June 25, 2026, the ambassador is expected to present his Letters of Credence to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, a move that will formally accredit him as Malawi’s Permanent Representative to the AU.
He is also scheduled to present his credentials to United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of UNECA, Claver Gatete, completing the accreditation process to the regional economic body.
Msiska arrived in Ethiopia on May 26, 2026, and on June 9 presented copies of his Letters of Credence to Chief of State Protocol Melaku Bedada as part of the formal diplomatic procedures.
The development is expected to enhance Malawi’s participation and influence within the African Union and UNECA while further strengthening the cordial relations between Malawi and Ethiopia.
