Scotland's close links with an impoverished African nation closely associated with missionary explorer David Livingstone have been further strengthened, the Scottish Government said yesterday.
The announcement came as Linda Fabiani, minister for Europe, external affairs and culture, nears the end of her first visit to Malawi since taking office. The Central Scotland MSP has met with government ministers to reaffirm the SNP government's continued support for the country and to discuss progress on current commitments and future priorities.
Ms Fabiani, who arrived in the country on Sunday and will leave today, stressed the alliance was not underpinned by aid relief, however.
"It is about people working together, strengthening the bond between our two countries," she added.
The government has pledged £3million in funds to Malawi every year until 2011.
Malawi Foreign Affairs Minister Joyce Banda said people appreciated the assistance Scotland was giving.
Friday, 15 February 2008
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