President Marcos has urged Malawi's Ambassador to the Philippines, Kwacha Chisiza, to send their technicians, scientists, and practitioners to the Philippines to see the country's research and techniques in rice and corn production to help boost Malawi's agriculture sector.

Marcos said this as he accepted Chisiza's credentials in Malacañan on Oct. 5.

In his remarks, the President said it would be beneficial for both countries to get started on their agricultural partnership.

He added that the Philippine government is happy and willing to share knowledge with Malawi to enhance its rice production level.

"I think it would be of great benefit to both our countries because, generally, what flows from this kind of partnership is with – is straight, will come from that, and we are, of course, always looking to increase our trade with all our partners," he said.

"The future is ripe with opportunity. I think it is a good time to take that opportunity for Malawi and for the Philippines together," he added.

For his part, Chisiza, a non-resident ambassador, said Malawi wants to learn from the Philippines.

"We see a lot of interest in the agriculture sector that the Philippines has, and our economy in Malawi is predominantly dependent on agriculture," he said.

"We want [to learn] about the Philippines and large quantities of rice production, which in our country, is the second staple food," he added.

Chisiza expressed interest in student exchange between Malawi and the Philippines, saying they can learn a lot from moral and technical expertise in the Philippines.

"We see a lot of universities in the Philippines. Hopefully, we can have Malawi students to come and visit here, who also like to have more technical expertise from the Philippines coming to Malawi," he said.

Chisiza said he hopes to stay longer in the Philippines to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. He invited Marcos to visit Malawi in the future.