President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has saluted Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema for his visit to Malawi.

Hichilema is in the country for one day official visit and was welcomed at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eisenhower Mkaka.

Writing on his official facebook page Chakwera said: “I am happy to receive my brother and friend; Zambian President His Excellency Hakainde Hachilema for a one day working visit.

“The ties between Malawi and Zambia are immemorial. We do share common values, history, languages and culture, over and above sharing borders. We are one people from many facets.”

He added: “We have many Malawians living in Zambia and vice-versa. I therefore look forward to my tete-a-tete with HH to find sustainable solutions for the advancement of our two countries.

“We will also hold bilateral talks to enhance our trade, economic and political cooperation.”