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Emergency Relief Assistance by Government of India to Government of Malawi

Posted on: March 26, 2023 | Back | Print

High Commission of India
Lilongwe
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Press Release

In the wake of Cyclone Freddy which has caused devastation and loss of precious lives, the Government of India, has dispatched the first tranche of approximate 80 tons of emergency relief assistance to Malawi.

The consignment was handed over by the High Commissioner of India to Malawi Shri S. Gopalakrishnan to the Minister of Trade and Industry Hon. Simplex Chithyola, MP at Kamuzu International Airport today. The consignment weighing approximately 11 tons consists of blankets, tarpaulin, baby food, emergency medicines and other items.

India and Malawi enjoy longstanding, cordial and friendly relations. India is a close developmental partner of Malawi, and remains committed to assist Malawi in its socio-economic developmental efforts. The timely gifting of relief materials is yet another manifestation of India’s unwavering commitment to support Malawi.

Lilongwe
March 26, 2023