28/07/2026
On 27 July 2026, H.E Joseph John Mpinganjira, Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Germany officially inaugurated Mr Daniel Imhäuser as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Malawi in the state of Hesse in Germany. The ceremony was held in the city of Offenbach and was attended by distinguished guests from government, business, academia, and civil society, including Dr. Felix Schwenke, the Lord Mayor of Offenbach am Main , who underscored the importance of local and international partnerships.
The Lord Mayor highlighted Offenbach’s identity as an international, innovative, and globally connected city, expressing confidence that the establishment of the Honorary Consul office would further strengthen cooperation between Offenbach and Malawi while fostering new opportunities for economic, cultural, and educational exchange.
Ambassador Mpinganjira emphasized a shared vision of moving beyond traditional development assistance towards partnerships based on trade, investment, innovation, and mutual respect, reaffirming Malawi’s commitment to building lasting relationships with the Federal Republic of Germany.
In his inaugural address, Mr. Daniel Imhäuser spoke of the importance of trust, personal relationships, and practical cooperation in diplomacy. The Honorary consul reaffirmed his commitment to serving Malawian citizens in the region while promoting stronger bilateral ties through initiatives in trade, vocational education, logistics, the circular economy, and the Millennium Coffee project.
The inauguration marks an important milestone in the enduring friendship between the Republic of Malawi and the Federal Republic of Germany and opens a new chapter of cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations.