Japan-Malawi Relations
Congratulatory letter by Prime Minister ISHIBA to President MUTHARIKA of the Republic of Malawi
October 8, 2025
On October 7, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, sent a congratulatory letter to H. E. Prof. Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA on his election as President of the Republic of Malawi based on the results of the general elections held on September 16.
- In the letter, Prime Minister ISHIBA congratulated President MUTHARIKA on his inauguration and expressed his respect for Malawi’s steady development under a stable democracy, as well as his hope that Malawi’s efforts towards peace and prosperity in the southern African region will be further promoted under the leadership of the new president.
- Prime Minister ISHIBA noted that Japan and Malawi have built good relations over the years, and also conveyed his willingness to work closely together to further deepen friendship and cooperation between the two countries.