Israel–Malawi relations

Malawi and Israel established diplomatic relations in July 1964 and have continued relations since. In September 2020, Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera announced that Malawi would open a diplomatic mission in Jerusalem.

Israeli-Malawian relations

Israel
Malawi

Banda era foreign policy
Israeli president Reuven Rivlin accepting credentials from Malawi ambassador

Malawi has maintained relations with Israel since 1964. Many African countries suspended diplomatic relations in favor of relations with the Arab states, where oil, trade, and financial aid would be beneficial to them.[1] Malawi under Kamuzu Banda's foreign policy was one of only three Sub-Saharan African countries (the others being Lesotho and Swaziland) that continued to maintain full diplomatic relations with Israel after the Yom Kippur War in 1973.[1] Israel has assisted Malawi with a few social and economic development programs.

Post-Banda relations

Israel continues a relationship with Malawi on a non-residential basis.[2]

See also

References
  1. Israel Among The Nations: Africa Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  2. Israel to assist Malawi in agriculture, Slovan in hydroelectric power Archived 2013-01-30 at Archive.today Nyasa Times November 30, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
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