Col (Rtd) Fred Mwesigye has presented his credentials to President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera officially accrediting him as Uganda’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi.
This happened at the Kamuza Palace in Lilongwe on Tuesday.
Col Mwesigye expressed the honour and privilege to have been appointed as the High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda to the Republic of Malawi.
He further conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Museveni to his Malawian counterpart.
Col Mwesigye hailed the excellent cordial historical bilateral relations that exist between Uganda and Malawi bolstered by the strong political and social economic relations that continue to grow from strength to strength.
“This relationship is nurtured by our two leaders, who work closely on matters of mutual interest at both bilateral and multilateral levels. Malawi is a valued trading partner for Uganda and the Uganda High Commission, under my leadership is committed to further strengthen this trade for mutual benefit of our peoples,” Col Mwesigye said.
He also highlighted the need to establish a Joint Permanent Commission between Uganda and Malawi that will provide a framework for cooperation in key sector areas of agriculture, education, business, trade and investment.
“Mr. President, during my tenure as High Commissioner of Uganda to Malawi, the relationship between the two countries will be further strengthened and consolidated in the interest of our two sisterly countries,” Col Mwesigye pledged.
He also extended invitation from President Museveni to attend the NAM and G77 summits scheduled to be held in January 2024.
In response, President Chakwera, welcomed and congratulated Col Mwesigye upon his appointment as Uganda’s High Commissioner to Malawi.
He also underscored the historic excellent historic bilateral relations that exist between Malawi and Uganda underpinned on Pan Africanism and shared values, hailing his Ugandan counterpart for ensuring the relations blossom.
Relations
Uganda and Malawi established diplomatic relations in 1964 and have never looked back.
During the last 25 years the exports of Uganda to Malawi have increased at an annualized rate of 8.52%, from $300,000 in 1995 to $2.31 million in 2020.
Defence cooperation between Uganda and Malawi is progressive with regular exchange visits to bolster cooperation in the security sector.
Early this month UPDF received a delegation official from the Malawi Defence Force for a visit aimed and strengthening defence and security relations.
