China and Malawi established diplomatic relations from December
28, 2007, Chinese Foreign Ministry announced in Beijing on
Monday.
A joint communique says the governments of China and Malawi,
inconformity with the interests and desire of the two peoples, have
decided to recognize each other and establish diplomatic relations
between the two countries at ambassadorial level as from December
28, 2007.
The Chinese government supports the Malawian government in its
efforts to safeguard its state sovereignty and develop its economy,
says the joint communique.
The Malawian government recognizes that there is but one China
in the world, that the Government of the People's Republic of China
is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and
that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, according
to the joint communique.
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Malawian Minister for
Presidential and Parliamentary Affairs Davis Katsonga exchanged
views on the future development of China-Malawi relations after
signing the joint communique in Beijing.
(Xinhua News Agency January 15, 2008)
