‘Jerusalema Ngilondoloze!’ Chakwera sticks to his guns on opening Malawi diplomatic office in Jerusalem
President Lazarus Chakwera has said he will stick to his plans to open a Malawi diplomatic office in Jerusalem, Israel and that “it is never intended to have Malawi isolated.”
Chakwera said Malawi is a sovereign state with its own foreign policy and there should be no question on the country’s decision including on who to associate with.
He was responding to questions in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon.
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator for Zomba Chisi, Mark Botomani asked President Chakwera on his administration’s foreign policy in relation to his decision to establish a Malawi diplomatic mission in Jerusalem, Israel.
“I wish to state that the Republic Malawi conduct its foreign policy for the primary benefit of this nation and its citizens,” said Chakwera.
The President said Israel is among Malawi’s “strong partners” and the relationship has been there since independence in 1964.
He said: “Our bid to reenergising existing relationship with Israel and establish residential diplomatic missions should not be regarded as something new in our foreign policy.“
Chakwera added: “Israel is a great nation and a leader in many fields of human endeavours, including science and technology, agriculture, education and human development. These are attributes which Malawi wants to learn from and improve Malawi’s prospects as a nation.
“Our commitment to improve the relationship is therefore grounded in our own national interests.”
Chakwera said Israel is a great nation and global leader in economic transformation which Malawi wants to tap benefits from the country.
MP Botomani in a follow up question drew the President’s attention to an unresolved conflict between Israel and Palestine over east Jerusalem. Due to the conflict, many countries in diplomatic relations with Israel have not recognised Jerusalem as the capital and instead establish their missions in Tel Aviv.
“Why has the Malawi government specifically decided to have its embassy in Jerusalem when there all these contentious issues,” the MP asked Chakwera.
In another follow up question, DPP’s Mulanje South West MP Dr George Chaponda said: “We live in a global village and what we do impacts on others.”
Chaponda, a former foreign affairs minister, said Malawi during one party state, dictator Kamuzu Banda “took an independent position of honeymooning with apartheid South Africa and decided not to follow what frontline states were parachuting.” He asked if the position to open Malawi mission in Jerusalem will lead to Malawi being treated as a pariah state.
“My worry is that we live in a global village and what we do impacts on us. During the one-party State, the late Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda took an independent position of honeymooning with apartheid South Africa and decided not to follow what the Front Line States were pursuing.
“As a former minister of Foreign Affairs, when we go to forums such as Sadc and so on, Malawi is treated like a pariah. By taking the position which you have said, by siding with Israel, recognising Jerusalem, are you taking into account the facts that this nation could be isolated by others?”
President Chakwera, an Evangelical who was inaugurated as Malawi leader on July 6, said the southern African nation will not be isolated.
“Decision as who we associate with are matters of national interest and sovereign realms of the states.
“We should never conduct our foreign policy at the behest of pressure from anybody. We should conduct our diplomacy on the basis of mutual respect,” said Chakwera.
The Malawi leader said his recent State visits to Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia demonstrated that the country is enjoying better relations and has a good standing within the region.
President Chakwera said: “Time is now ripe for Malawi to take its rightful role in international relations, demonstrate and share our experience with all UN member states.”
He added: “We will take decision that are good for Malawi not what others think about us.”
Chakwera, 65, holds a PhD in theology and has long been supportive of the Jewish state, which he last visited last year.
So far, Malawi — a mostly Christian country with about 18 million inhabitants — has no embassy in Israel. Israel’s non-resident ambassador to Malawi, Oded Joseph, is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Malawi would be the first African country to establish a diplomatic office in Jerusalem.
So far, only the US and Guatemala operate full-fledged embassies in Jerusalem.
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Books for the brain dead black malawian entities to read
A., Ceaser’ Messiah by Joseph Atwill shows that the whole thing has nothing to do with Worship of God
B. The 13 Tribe this is written by an actual Rabbi Arthur Koeslter
C. The bible has Hundreds of versions which are edited by the Vatican and other publishing houses. please explain how the true word of God can be edited by a man who will also die and be judged by the same God. The only true word has been tampered by the same prophets which Christians call “men of God” the same book the prohibits a man to save two masters is allowing a man who preach the” word to join politics.
C. Africans are really experiencing the most racial segreation in Israel and they are abused by the zionist so called jews
Just because you are brain dead and you only listen to fake news it doesn’t mean this is reality.
Instead of putting all your spiritual premium in fake news and calling a mere man a man of gawd go read some books and even the Talmud and you will find out that blacks are cursed by a jewish god
Kupatula ochepa okha mmalawi muno omwe amawadziwa ma Jewish.
Ndipo kumalawi kuli mbuli zochuluka, zambili mwaizo zinaponda kusukulu momveka bwino.
Omwe akuwadziwa bwino MA JEWS ndithu pabwalo pano akundivomeleza.
Yamba kupanga kafukufuku mwaiwe wekha zama JEWS,uzadziwa ndipo udzafuna kudziwa zambili.
The problem is that you are also using your little stupid knowledge! so man to hell with your hatred to the Jews community! on top of that, you are very stupid.
The Israeli – Palestine issue is non of our business. It a land issue that does not involve us. The wars in that region started long time ago in the BCs. We hear of Philistines when Samson was a King. We hear of David killing Goliath. The who old testament is wars between Israelis and the neighbours. Go ahead Chakwera. Ma cadet akunyozawa chawo palibe with 50+1. Mukalowera pati. Kumpoto munawononga. Pakati munawononga.
Slowly starting to realise munthuyi ndiwopanda nzeru. Nabetsa vote satithandiza uyu. He is stirring the pot pretty soon we will be back to square one. Achoke achoke .
Achoke achoke to who? aaaa Man you are dreaming you need to wake up!koditu DPP sidzalowanso m,bomatu!
Consult widely and understand the political terrain. The United States of America has failed to solve the Israel and Palestinian problem for over 50 years. Mr. Chakwera needs to explain to Malawians why that is still the case. First develop a good relationship with Israel, and understand both her and Palestinians’ political burdens.
There after tread wisely. Do you believe in Isaiah 65:17 and Revelation 21?
Opening an embassy in a territory which is owned by partially by palestine and isreal
Looks like waste of money
Does this brain dead so called president know that Israel is the most anti -black african place to be. Why would you even open an embassy and waste money to kiss ass. Black people are put in concentration camps in Israel. There are bounty’s for Africans in Israel 10,000 US Dollars if an African is killed. And this dumb ape wants to waste Malawian’s time and tax payers funding to have another one of his friends pose as an ambassador. This is why I said this man is the end of Malawi. Sold to foreigners. Israel sterilzied black women who immigrate from Ethiopian because they dont want the population of Black Jews. Why did people vote for this oily face dunce in the first place.
On top of it Malawians erected a statue of a racist indian Ghandi. When will anthu okuda wake up. These religions are the end of all people. But because chakwera is a socalled brain dead christian. he thinks Israel is the holy land. News flash Man of gawd. Yahweh is a racist anti black god and Israel is not the promised land.
Iwe ndiye Mbudzi yeniyeni , ungosutsa for the sake of kususa without backing facts . Khalachete Mbudzi just watch the space as Chakwera is moving forward with his plans Wether u like it or not.
Nonse amene mukuyankha kuti ndikunena bodza. Show me facts and proof that indeed Israel is not a racist country. Show me proof that Indeed that the god of the bible Yahwweh is a racist god and his book is full of rape, incest, genocide of all people who are not jewish. I state facts. Just not from being afraid that a racist god will punish me for saying the truth. ;CHAKWERA IS INDEED MBUZI.
Anthu okuda who are afraid of finding the truth that the God of the bible is a genocidal god. Chakwera ndi galu mbuzi. He will not prevail
A khristu are the most brain dead entities in the world. Even the so called americans where pentecoastlism started are waking up to the fact that Christianity is a cult. Where the poor are taken advantage of. You chakwera worshippers are the worst vomitt ever. Why put this man on a pedetal higher than the creator. Go eat Chakweras shit. Because I am saying facts.
Akulu bodza lenileni mwalemba apali
Prove to me that Israel is not a genocidal racist country. That kills black people from somalia, Ethiopia and its an apartheid state.
Costly and useless. We won’t benefit from this. The jerusalem of today isn’t the Jerusalem in the Bible. These Jews don’t even believe in jesus. Waste waste waste. Better off opening an embassy in UAE
A good criticism. But do we have any black man as a citizen in UAE? If not can you tell me why? These people were the one’s who raid Africa and took our brothers as slaves, yet no generation is traced in their land as descendants of the people they enslaved. Surely they owe us an explanation.
LCM’s principle seems to be “act first and think later”. We have seen this with ill advised cabinet, advisers and parastatal board appointments. The fate of Jerusalem is supposed to be decided after a comprehensive peace deal between Israel and Palestine. The vast majority of countries have their missions in Tel Aviv. Even the USA only moved their embassy when the madman Trump came to power – it is conceivable that Biden may move the US Embassy back to Tel Aviv.
LCM should focus on getting Malawi working again after APM’s disastrous six years. Starting unnecessary diplomatic fights will not help Malawi…
Thats a clever move. Surely malawi will benefit something from the Jews!
Chakwera has no two options to either open an embassy in Tel-Aviv or Jerusalem. It is only one option-Jerusalem.Why does he take such a risk knowing that the Palestinians are opposing and fighting against it? He has already explained that the gains are worthy the risk. He is on record to praising all the good things that MYP did to Malawi. His intention to re-establish it he can not do so without first reopening an embassy with Israel. The MYP boys received military training in Israel. The israeli security personnel also came to Malawi and were available in many of the MYP based in the country. In short no Israel no MYP. That’s why he doesn’t bother to go with Jerusalem. Be ready for MYP! Kokoliko for Spearhead in the disguise is already here. Next is Chitikuko cha Amai mMalawi. 🐊🐊🐊🐊😫
If Malawi opens its Embassy in Jerusalem then expect that Malawi security wise will be strong and it’s economy will grow fast as USA and Israel will put their eyes on Malawi for being only country in Africa that have the courage to do what is right .
Opening it in Jerusalem is just fulfilling what is written in the Holly Book the Bible.
The bible is not holly. Its full of genocide, rape under the guise of a god. Keep sleeping while your dumb president loot all stuff. What god sanctions death instead of just not creating people. Holy book kiss my ass
We don’t need people like u in our midst as u sound more jihadst . Ready to kill, stay away from the hand of God otherwise u will perish .
Why cant the christian god save Malawi from poverty .
I as a Muslim differ to how you have put it.
I’m ashamed of your ignorance and intolerance to scriptures and books people call holy.
It might not be holy to some or you but to the others it is. So please next time respect others thoughts and beliefs.
You have yours, I have mine and others have theirs.
Thank you!!!
Be ashamed of your OWN IGNORANCE. This is my opionion. And you dont have to like it. Muslims are also murderous killing entities.
The bible is not a holy book. Its edited over and over again. Its owned by printing houses. Now what Holy God allows his word which is supposed to be inffallible, inerrant and holy be changed by a man. Who sits in the vatican or somehwere in a publishing house. The bible is a code book.
Be ashamed that you think me having a different opinion based on facts is a shame.
I shook some brain dead vomit eating christians. The Bible is an OCCULT BOOK. There is nothing righteous about this Genocidal code book. Israel is an an occupiying nation in North East Africa. That country didnt exist until 1948. As if God is a landlord giving land to so called special peole. The truth Israel and jews are in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eriteria. But go on with the zionist satanic agenda.
At least Malawi has a President who can freely interact with citizens
Bakili did the same look where that got us. A president who doesn’t think through decisions or simply isn’t capable to make informed decisions. We are doomed as a nation. We thought Jb will be better than Bingu but no, Apm? Chakwera? We are doomed
We are, you and who? kakolope mnyanja man, siunati ndipo ukodza magazi!
It is a good idea to have a good relationship with Israel but to open an embassy in Jerusalem is inviting terrorism.
That’s thinking modontha. The terrorists do not attack countries because they open embassies in some country. They attack because they are against western culture and beliefs. Mozambique has no embassy in Israel but it has terrorists. The terrorists will go to any country they please because they hate western civilization. Many African countries are already targets because we are embracing it.. do you see the connection? We need to ask ourselves, what do we stand to benefit if we maintain a neutral ground and what if we don’t?
the sage thanks for taking time to read my comment.
Is supporting the idea of having relationship with Isreal is thinking modontha?The Palestinian and Isreal are at war due to the city of Jerulasem. Both claim that it is their capital city. our country is poor and its security is not robust and this will make it a easy target…
Yes most Africans countries are targeted not because they embrace western culture but because of minerals and religion. In Congo DRC its minerals, Nigeria religion Somalia religion and Mozambique its both religion and minerals. In Malawi we have nothing to fight for.
Let learn to present facts and our opinions without attaching someone personal.Having a good debate can help us to develop{ many people read our comments
Chib, leave these idiots my friend, they are still moaning the death of DPP! Skeffa anayimba pa nsonkhano wa Nankhumwa kuti DPP yadzidzimutsidwa ulendowu siinapange ndiyo oh oh mamaye!! sidzabweleranso kumeneku ndiko kutha kwa moyo kikkkkkk! so leave these namalilas!
The owners of democracy US ali ndi embassy ku Jerusalem…ife akampopa ngolo mantha….Islael and south africa did alot of things in malawi during Kamuzu time than amene mukuwawopawo
We are opening this Embassy with or without you! God bless Malawi and Israel! we love you Israel, we are with you, we are friends and we will be friends!
The only difference is that Isreal is anti black . So go on and be their shit eating slave. and then they will genocide your blue black ass
Za bodza izi, mkuona ukupezeka pali ponse ukufuna kuti bodza lako linveke kwambiri! with or without you we are doing this!
If you want to have ties and open an embassy do it by all means in tel aviv like most of the world.
But have regard for the international law.
It is illegal to have it in Jerusalem according to the security council resolutions.
Does Christianity or the church teach us that?
Looks like we are sold to zionists!
This is not about the UN security council resolutions. This is about us. What will we get from those security council resolutions as compared to what we can get by aligning ourselves with Israel.
Kamuzu was called a traitor for aligning himself with the apartheid government, but he got the money we needed to build capital hill! Meanwhile he told others that they won’t think you’re intelligent if you don’t talk to them… At the same time, he was busy funding the ANC and RSA and ZANU-PF in in Zimbabwe…. Was he really a traitor then?
Is Chakwera wrong to align with Palestine then? In fact, the first thing we should do after aligning with Israel is to beef up our military
Nkhumba iwe