Sunday 15 / December / 2024
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday arrived in the national capital after completing her three-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi.
President Murmu was in Malawi on the last leg of her three-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi from October 13 to 19. Her three-nation trip was aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation between India and the African countries she visited.
Before leaving, President Murmu was given a ceremonial farewell in from Malawi, following which she departed from Kamuzu International Airport at Lilongwe.
Murmu met her Malawi counterpart Lazarus Chakwera on Saturday and several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the meeting.
President Murmu and Malawi President Chakwera held discussions on wide range of areas on Friday and signed MoUs on Arts and Culture, Youth Matters, Sports and Pharmaceutical Cooperation. She announced Government of India's support in setting up a permanent Artificial Limb Fitment Centre in Malawi.
During her visit, President Murmu lauded the role of the Indian community in Malwai, and said the diaspora is serving as a living link between the two nations.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, on the morning of October 17 for the final leg of her state visits.
Murmu was received by the Vice President of Malawi, Michael Usi, and other dignitaries at Kamuzu International Airport. Upon her arrival, President Murmu was accorded a ceremonial welcome, after which she attended a traditional cultural performance at the airport.
The visit was the first-ever visit by the President of India to the three African nations and came a year after the African Union was made a permanent member of G 20 during India's Presidency. During the visit, President Murmu was accompanied by Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar, and MPs Mukeshkumar Dalal and Atul Garg.
