My fellow Malawians and beloved friends, Today I had a very important discussion with former President of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano and former President of Botswana Festus Mogae who are members of Forum of Former African Heads of State and Government mediating in the Lake Malawi border dispute with our neighbours, Tanzania. I informed the two leaders that to us there is no conflict between Malawi and Tanzania. I have stated that the issue about Lake Malawi is not negotiable and my position has not changed. This does not mean that we are ready to go to war with our neighbor, but because our case on this matter is very clear according to the Helgoland Treaty of 1896 and the OAU resolution of 1985. I am confident and hopeful with the efforts of the mediation team of Presidents Chissano, Mogae and Thabo Mbeki so far, to help resolving this issue. I have assured the Forum of my personal and government’s commitment to return to discussions with our neighbours for an amicable and peaceful resolution of this matter which is in the best interest of our two nations. May God bless our beautiful nation.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:37:12 +0000