President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Monday evening returned home after successfully attending the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) summit which was held on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya.
Upon arrival at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), President Chakwera was welcomed by Vice President, Saulos Chilima; Speaker of Parliament, Catherine Gotani Hara, some cabinet ministers and other government officials.
Speaking to journalists at KIA, Chakwera said one of the issues that came out during the summit was the World Bank’s readiness to support African countries with real development that can work towards achieving development goals inorder to sustain lives of people in Africa.
Chakwera left for Kenya on Sunday upon invitation by President of Kenya, William Ruto, in acknowledgement of the World Bank’s recent approval of K100 billion in support of Malawi’s endeavors to achieve food security.
IDA is a pivotal arm of the World Bank dedicated to aiding the world’s low-income countries.
Through grants and low-interest loans, IDA facilitates investments in the future, enhances livelihoods and fosters the creation of safer, more prosperous communities globally.
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