China donates modern fingerprint lab to Malawi

LILONGWE, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese government has donated a modern fingerprint and forensic science laboratory worth 143,000 U.S. dollars to Malawi Police Service (MPS) to enhance the country's law enforcement capacity.

Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Long Zhou made the handover of the donation in Lilongwe, Malawi's capital, Friday.

The newly donated facility is expected to play a vital role in expediting the investigation of criminal cases in Malawi, thus bolstering the efficiency and efficacy of police operations.

Long emphasized the need for Malawi to embrace digital technology in the rapidly evolving global landscape.

"Integrating digital devices into the policing system will elevate Malawi's standards and response capabilities," he said.

Malawi Police Inspector General Merlyn Yolamu thanked the Chinese government for its invaluable support. "The implementation of the fingerprint lab is poised to streamline police operations, benefiting the nation as a whole," she added.

China's commitment to assisting Malawi's security system extends beyond this donation, as the Chinese government has pledged continued support for Malawi's security efforts, signifying a lasting partnership aimed at strengthening the southern African country's safety and law enforcement infrastructure.