Formulating and implementing Malawi's foreign policy since 1964 — protecting national sovereignty, promoting regional cooperation, and serving our citizens across the world.
H.E. Nancy Tembo
Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities
Mrs. Mwayiwawo Polepole
Headquarters, Lilongwe
SADC · African Union · UN · COMESA
Diplomatic missions across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas
Malawi assumes leadership of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries for 2026-2027.
Agreement on renewable energy, digital transition and higher education signed.
Regional commitment to sustainable agriculture, regional security and anti-cross-border security.
Formulate. Coordinate. Implement. The Ministry ensures national sovereignty and territorial integrity through principled diplomacy and global cooperation.
Advancing sovereignty, regional security and multilateral engagement across SADC, African Union and United Nations.
Explore policy →Managing development aid, technical cooperation and partnership programs with EU, UN, SADC and bilateral partners.
Cooperation portal →Passports, visas, legalizations, emergency support for nationals abroad and foreign citizens.
Get help →Regional security, SADC integration
Mozambique, EU funds, mobility
South-South, climate finance
Infrastructure, digital cooperation
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.”
H.E. Nancy Tembo
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities