Minister of Homeland Security Attends International Meeting in Moscow
Malawi's Minister of Homeland Security attends the 11th International Meeting of High-ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in Moscow, writes Chrispine Lwanja.
MOSCOW, Russia — Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, is set to engage in bilateral and multilateral discussions with various heads of nations at the 11th International Meeting of High-ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters, currently taking place in Moscow, writes Chrispine Lwanja.
The conference has convened leaders from around the world to discuss a range of topics, including general trends in the international situation and food security. One of the key focuses of the meeting is the sharing of an international information security system as a means of preventing conflicts in cyberspace between nations.
Minister Ng'oma, who is also leading Malawi's delegation, emphasized the significance of the meeting for Malawi, particularly in light of the country's efforts to enhance security by addressing the issue of illegal immigrants who pose a threat to national security.
Ng'oma also revealed that the platform provides an opportunity to advocate for assistance, such as fertilizer and other aid, for those affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
Accompanying the Minister are Oliver Kumbambe, the Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Homeland Security; Merlyn Yolam, the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service; and Ralph Jooma, the Chairperson for the Parliamentary Committee on Security and Member of Parliament for Mangochi Monkey-Bay.
The conference commenced on Wednesday, May 23, 2023, and will conclude on Thursday, May 25, 2023.