By Suleman Chitera

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed Malawi’s commitment to supporting regional and continental integration efforts aimed at improving people’s lives and creating opportunities for inclusive growth and shared prosperity across Africa.

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Professor Mutharika made the remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe when he received letters of credence from the newly appointed Ambassador for the African Union Southern African Regional Office (AU-SARO), Hilda Suka Mafudze.Mwanamvekha: The Driving Force Behind Malawi’s Economic Stabilisation

The Malawi leader said the country highly values its strong relationship with the African Union and AU-SARO in particular, noting that the ties between the two sides have been further strengthened through the ambassador’s accreditation.BMTV advises DPP ministers to love one another

According to President Mutharika, Malawi remains encouraged by the African Union’s Agenda 2063 vision, which seeks to transform the continent into “The Africa We Want.” He said Malawi has aligned itself with the continental development blueprint through the implementation of Malawi 2063, the country’s long-term development strategy aimed at transforming Malawi into an industrialised upper-middle-income economy by the year 2063..

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Professor Mutharika assured Ambassador Mafudze of the full cooperation and support of both the Government and the people of Malawi during her tenure in the country.

He further expressed hope that her diplomatic mission would strengthen relations between Malawi and the African Union in key priority sectors including agriculture and food security, climate change mitigation, trade and investment, education and capacity building, as well as peace and security..

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Speaking during the ceremony, Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze commended President Mutharika for prioritising development-focused initiatives that align with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 aspirations.Kamuzu Stadium Bursts with Energy as Malawians Gather for Prof. Peter Mutharika’s Swearing-In

The African Union Southern African Regional Office (AU-SARO) was established in 2001 by African Union member states to strengthen cooperation and maintain productive relations between the African Union, Southern African countries, as well as regional blocs such as SADC and COMESA.