Egypt’s FM discusses strengthening bilateral relations with Malawian counterpart

CAIRO – 1 April 2026: Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, met on Wednesday with George Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of Leading African Countries Implementing the Global Compact for Migration.

The discussion focused on strategies to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. Minister Abdelatty praised the current momentum in diplomatic ties and emphasized a mutual commitment to enhancing joint cooperation frameworks, particularly in the economic, trade, development, and investment sectors, to meet the aspirations of both peoples.

The Foreign Minister reiterated Egypt's commitment to supporting the Malawian government’s development priorities.

He noted the importance of holding a round of political consultations as soon as possible to pave the way for the inaugural meeting of the Joint Higher Committee. He also highlighted the vital role the Egyptian private sector could play within the Malawian market.

Minister Abdelatty emphasized that developing economic and trade cooperation is essential, given the significant opportunities available in Malawi.

He reviewed Egypt's extensive expertise in infrastructure and renewable energy, while also offering support in providing high-quality, competitively priced Egyptian pharmaceutical products.

Additionally, he reaffirmed Egypt's readiness to bolster capacity-building efforts in Malawi through training programs provided by the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding (CCCPA).

The two ministers also exchanged views on establishing stability, security, and peace across the African continent, with a specific focus on the Horn of Africa, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Great Lakes region.

Both sides agreed to enhance coordination within bilateral and multilateral frameworks, building on existing political and developmental momentum to serve their common interests and support broader stability and development throughout Africa.