On 27th June 2023, His Excellency Ambassador Kwacha Chisiza had a meeting with Mr. Lee Kisu, Director at the Korea Exim Bank and Mr. Hyeon-Seok Park, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea at the Chancery.

Discussions of the meeting centered on Malawi’s participation at the upcoming 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference.
The event is scheduled to take place from 13th to 15th September 2023 in Busan, South Korea.

The KOAFEC is a major platform that brings together Korean and African policy makers to promote economic cooperation between Africa and Korea.

The theme of this year aims to address energy transitions and food security issues in Africa.

The conference will present an opportunity for Malawi to seek collaboration and partnership with South Korea in the Agriculture and Energy sectors.

Also in attendance was First Secretary Consular, Mrs Matilda Joshua.