President of Malawi addresses MSPs at Holyrood

By The Newsroom
Published 26th Apr 2018, 15:06 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2018, 15:10 BST
The President in Edinburgh.The President in Edinburgh.
The President in Edinburgh.
The President of the African nation of Malawi has addressed MSPs at Holyrood.

His Excellency Professor Peter Mutharika spoke in the Scottish Parliament’s chamber after First Minister’s Questions had concluded.

Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh said the address was a symbol of the “deep and long-standing” friendship between the two nations.

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Representatives from organisations working in Malawi were in the public gallery for the event - the fourth time a president from the country has addressed MSPs.

Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr Macintosh said: “It will be a great honour for me to welcome President Mutharika to Holyrood