Malawi–Zambia relations

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Malawian–Zambian relations
Map indicating locations of Malawi and Zambia

Malawi
Zambia

Malawi and Zambia have had a close history for a long time. They share common values, history, language, culture, and border.[1] They were one country, along with Zimbabwe, under the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Malawi has a large and Zambia has a large Malawian diaspora. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC)[]

This agreement was signed in 1982 to ensure continued cooperation between the two nations. They have a JPCC that meets alternately between the two countries every two years. They discuss issues of mutual concern including security.

Shire Zambezi Waterway[]

Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique agreed to cooperate in the development of the , to allow for the transportation of goods in the area, and promote trade. It would benefit Malawi and Zambia by reducing the transportation costs since they are landlocked.[1]

People[]

  • Rupiah Banda, the fourth President of Zambia who ruled from 2008 to 2011, is said to be of Malawian descent.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Malawi - Zambia Relations". Foreignaffairs.gov.mw. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
  2. ^ "Zambia and Malawi relationship under Sata maybe strained". Zambian Watchdog. 2011-09-25. Retrieved 2012-11-28.


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