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Seminar on India- Malawi Relations & Perspectives on Indian Diaspora in Malawi

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | Back | Print

High Commission of India
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Seminar on India- Malawi Relations & Perspectives on Indian Diaspora in Malawi

The High Commission of India organised a seminar on “India – Malawi Relations & Perspectives on Indian Diaspora in Malawi” in Blantyre on 27 October 2023. Panelists at the seminar- Mr. Krishna Savjani, OBE SC and Honorary British Consul, spoke on Historical and Cultural Perspectives of Indian Diaspora in Malawi; Mr. Vizenge Kumwenda, Group Managing Director, NICO Holding PLC, spoke on Economic Dimensions of Indian Diaspora in Malawi; Mr. Mavuto Bamusi, Head, Malawi School of Government (Blantyre Campus) spoke about Political and Democratic aspects of Indian Diaspora in Malawi,  and  Dr. Nandini Patel, Associate Professor, Catholic University of Malawi (retd.) spoke on Diversity and Inclusion of Indian Minority in Malawi. High Commissioner S. Gopalakrishnan spoke on the India-Malawi relations and highlighted the development projects undertaken and assistance provided by the Govt of India to Malawi, contribution of diaspora, schemes/facilities announced by the Government of India for diaspora and Government of India’s expectations from the diaspora. Over 175 people including members of the Indian diaspora, prominent Malawians, Government officials, Senior members from corporate firms, academicians attended the event. This was the second seminar on Diaspora organised by the High Commission of India. The first one was held in November 2021.


Blantyre
27 October 2023