The reception in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malawi, co-hosted by the CPAFFC and the Embassy of Malawi in China, was held in Beijing on December 22, 2017. H.E. Mr. Luo Fuhe, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Mme. Lin Yi, Vice President of the CPAFFC, Mr. Chen Xiaodong, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and H.E. Mr. Charles Namondwe, Ambassador of Malawi to China, representatives of African diplomatic corps and other 120 guests from all walks of life attended the reception.

Mme. Lin Yi said in her speech that over the past decade, China and Malawi have always been guided by the principle of enhancing sincere friendship and cooperation, treating each other as equals, and promoting win-win progress and common development. Bilateral political trust has been continuously deepened and economic cooperation has yielded fruitful results as well, which has brought tangible benefits to the two peoples. Under the guidelines of the 19th CPC National Congress, China will adhere to the principle of upholding justice while pursuing shared interests, as well as the principle of sincerity, real results, affinity, and good faith, in order to strengthen solidarity and cooperation between China and Malawi.

Ambassador Charles Namondwe said in his speech that the 10th anniversary of Malawi-China diplomatic relations will provide an opportunity to renew the partnership and cooperation between the two countries. Malawi will continue to remain China’s strategic and longstanding partner so as to benefit the two peoples.