New Mozambican High Commissioner Elias Jaime Zimba has expressed optimism that bilateral relations between his country and Malawi will continue.

He made the remarks on Thursday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe after presenting his credentials to President Lazarus Chakwera.

Chakwera (R) shares a light moment with Zimba

Zimba said the two countries have for long enjoyed good relationship that has benefited the people in many aspects.

He said: “I am pleased to start this incredible journey that aims at further developing our bilateral relationship. Our two countries take pride in having a rich history of cooperation.

“We want to see if we can build on this and take our relationship to another high. We would like to see if we can have Malawi as one of our best allies in the Southern African Development Community [Sadc] and the rest of the region.”

Zimba extended sympathy from his President Felipe Nyusi for the disaster that struck the country following Tropical Storm Ana last week.

He said: “On behalf of my President and the people of Mozambique, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the people of Malawi for the tragedy that has taken place due to Cyclone Ana.

“This has resulted in the loss of lives and infrastructure which will cost a lot to replace.”

The new High Commissioner thanked the Malawian leader for helping Mozambique in fighting terrorism.

During the meeting, Chakwera extended his condolences to the people of Mozambique for the loss of about 28 lives following a road accident that happened last Saturday in Lualua in Mopeia District. In November last year, Nyusi visited Malawi and held talks with Chakwera on a number of development issues.

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