President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in New York, United States of America (USA).

Upon arrival at JFK International Airport, the President and First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera were welcomed by the Permanent Representative for Malawi to the United Nations, Agnes Chimbiri Molande.

From the airport, Dr Chakwera and Madam Monica Chakwera were taken to their resting hotel where they met the Secretary to President and Cabinet Zangazanga Chikhosi, Malawi Envoy to the USA, Justice Esmie Chombo, Malawi Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Lieutenant General Clement Namangale (Rtd) and other senior government officials.

The Malawi President is in the USA to attend the first part of the 5th United Nations Conference for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) at United Nations headquarters buildings.