Chakwera lobbies for integrated African economy

It’s day two of President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera in the People’s Republic of China.

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Speaking during the launch the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo taking place in Shangsha,President Chakwera called on the government of China to support Africa’s quest for an integrated economy.

The Malawi leader said the only way China and Africa can better their trade standings is to solidify Africa market as a bloc rather than fragmented entities.

“I call on China to support Africa’s economic integration efforts, because an integrated African economy will be a better partner for China’s desire for a win-win prosperity than fragmented ones that incur so many losses for everyone,” said President Chakwera.

President Chakwera stated that African countries have not gathered in China to ask for charity but to explore trade opportunities for a prosperous future.

He said: “Those of us from Africa have gathered here with dignity, not beggars, but as traders, for our desire in our relationship with any other country is to come as partners seeking our righful stake in the prosperous future.”

President Chakwera’s voice is the African voice, for he is the Guest of Honour at the Expo.The Trade Expo will run from 29 June to 2 July.