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Foreign Office Minister responds to Malawi election results

Mr Simmonds congratulates President Mutharika for his victory in Malawi鈥檚 presidential election.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Mark Simmonds
Published
31 May 2014
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Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds said:

I offer my congratulations to President Mutharika for his victory in Malawi鈥檚 presidential election. The elections faced many challenges. I commend the Malawian people for their resilience and patience during this period and I congratulate Malawi鈥檚 politicians for allowing a peaceful transition of power.

I call on all Malawians to unite to take Malawi forward in this the 50th year of Malawi鈥檚 independence. The UK and Malawi have a warm and close friendship. The UK Government looks forward to working with President Mutharika and his Government on our shared goals of strengthening Malawi鈥檚 democracy, food security, prosperity and its positive role within the region.

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Published 31 May 2014