President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Washington, United States of America to attend the second US-Africa Leaders Summit 2022.

The President and First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera arrived in the US through the Dulles International Airport and were met by Ambassador Justice Esme Chombo, envoy of the Republic of Malawi to the USA.

After they arrived at the Dulles International Airport, Dr Chakwera and Madam Monica Chakwera were led to their hotel where they were met by Secretary to President and Cabinet, Coleen Zamba, Malawi Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, and officials from the Malawi Embassy in Washington DC.

The Malawi leader and other 49 African leaders will join the American President, Joe Biden, and the business and civil society communities in discussing business and investment matters concerning the hosting country and the visiting leaders’ countries under the theme: ‘Partnerships for a prosperous and resilient future.’

The climax of the summit will be on 14 December when President Biden will make a keynote speech intended to advance a two-way trade and investment partnership that bolsters Africa’s role in the global economy, scale innovation and entrepreneurship.

Apart from strengthening the dialogue between US officials, young Africans and citizens from the continent will discuss sustainable health and conservation.

The summit will also observe the 15 December as Leaders Day. The day will feature government meetings and discussions that will focus on good governance, human rights, peace, sustainable development, food security, and more.

The Malawi leader and a few other African leaders are expected to speak during the summit.

Source:MBC