Since Independence · 1964

Diplomacy for Sovereignty.
Partnership for Prosperity.

Formulating and implementing Malawi's foreign policy since 1964 — protecting national sovereignty, promoting regional cooperation, and serving our citizens across the world.

193
UN Member States
14
Diplomatic Missions
48+
Bilateral Agreements
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Minister

H.E. Nancy Tembo

Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities

Secretary-General

Mrs. Mwayiwawo Polepole

Headquarters, Lilongwe

Global Presence

SADC · African Union · UN · COMESA

Diplomatic missions across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas

Latest Updates

All news
SADC · 15 Mar 2026

Malawi chairs SADC presidency

Malawi assumes leadership of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries for 2026-2027.

BILATERAL · 10 Feb 2026

New strategic pact with Mozambique

Agreement on renewable energy, digital transition and higher education signed.

BLUE ECONOMY · 12 Jan 2026

Southern Africa Summit

Regional commitment to sustainable agriculture, regional security and anti-cross-border security.

Our Mandate

Formulate. Coordinate. Implement. The Ministry ensures national sovereignty and territorial integrity through principled diplomacy and global cooperation.

Foreign Affairs

Advancing sovereignty, regional security and multilateral engagement across SADC, African Union and United Nations.

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International Cooperation

Managing development aid, technical cooperation and partnership programs with EU, UN, SADC and bilateral partners.

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Consular Services

Passports, visas, legalizations, emergency support for nationals abroad and foreign citizens.

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Bilateral Relations

Africa

Regional security, SADC integration

Europe

Mozambique, EU funds, mobility

Americas

South-South, climate finance

Asia-Pacific

Infrastructure, digital cooperation

Multilateral

UN, Landlocked Developing Countries, Southern Africa

“Malawi's foreign policy is rooted in peace, respect for international law, and an unwavering commitment to our partners — for the prosperity of our people and the protection of our blue nation.”

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H.E. Nancy Tembo

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities