President of the Republic of Ireland Michael Higgins has arrived in the country for a three day official visits.

Higgins arrived in the country at 12:40pm today and was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. George Chaponda and government officials.

He is expected to meet President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to discuss different issues regarding the bilateral relations of the two nations.

Higgins will also meet lawyers representing the Irish Rule of Law programme, which is assisting in the reform of Malawi’s justice system.