Welcome to the website of the German Embassy in Lilongwe/Malawi
Takulandirani pa tsamba la ofesi ya Kazembe wa Jeremani ku Lilongwe/Malawi
In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone - so why not pay us a visit?
The Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung/bpb) is granting fellowships to students and young graduates enabling them to take part in a five-week seminar to be held from 14th August to 4th September 2010 in Germany and in March 2011 in South Africa.
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In a dignified ceremony on 14/09/2009, Ambassador Rainer Müller presented the German medical doctor Reintraut Burmeister-Rother with the German Cross of Merit in the presence of H.E. the Malawian Minister of Health, Dr. Moses Chirambo.
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Germany - Candidate for the United Nations Security Council 2011/2012
Germany actively supports the work of the world organization in all its aspects. Ever since joining the United Nations in 1973, Germany has demonstrated a strong and continuously growing commitment to the UN system. Membership in the United Nations is a central pillar of Germany’s policy of promoting peace, security and human rights as well as development.
Munich Applicant City for Olympic Winter Games 2018
Together with Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Berchtesgadener Land, Munich, Bavaria's Capital, is Applicant City to host the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and XII Paralympic Winter Games 2018.
Latest update: influenza A (H1N1) ("swine flu")
Please take note of the current travel and safety advice for your country of destination, the Federal Foreign Office's recommendations on an influenza pandemic, as well as further information on the website of the Robert Koch Institute:
Opening of the Goethe Institute Liaison Office in Malawi
On 3rd April 2009, the Goethe Institute Liaison Office was opened by the Goethe Institute's President and the Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Culture of the Republic of Malawi. The ceremony took place amidst a colourful cultural programme.
Aktion Afrika
"Aktion Afrika" is the name of a programme with which Germany intends to further develop its partnership with Africa, starting this year. Germany will be investing a total of 20 million euros in cultural exchange projects and programmes in 2008 to ensure even closer cooperation with African countries in the future. With this initiative Germany is consolidating its political commitment to its neighbouring continent and demonstrating that Africa has a special role to play for Germany.
Partnership with Africa - an initiative of the Federal President in cooperation with the Zeit-foundation
“What I want to do is raise awareness that we are all part of the human family, that we inhabit one and the same world and are all dependent upon one another. And yes, there is a moral dimension, too, I want to highlight the need for a global ethic. I believe we need to discuss issues of social justice more and more in a global and not merely a national context."
Interview given by Federal President Köhler
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