India and Malawi held a meeting on Friday to discuss the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which is one of the most advanced digital public infrastructure systems.
According to a statement from the Malawian government, this is intended to improve citizens' livelihoods.
Dr. Shadric Namalomba, minister of information and communications technology, led the engagement in Lilongwe with the High Commissioner of India and a delegation from the National Payments Corporation of India (CPCI), which included NPCI International Payments Limited.
The Indian delegation showcased UPI as a fast, secure, and real-time payment platform that enables seamless cashless transactions through mobile applications, QR codes, and virtual payment addresses.
The minister said: “A live demonstration positioned UPI as a transformative digital ‘payment highway’ capable of driving efficiency in everyday retail transactions while expanding access to financial services.
Namalomba said that such innovations are central to building an inclusive digital economy that empowers citizens, businesses, and public institutions alike.
“Malawi welcomed the engagement as a strategic milestone in strengthening international cooperation and accelerating the country’s transition toward a modern, interoperable, and inclusive digital payments ecosystem,” he said.
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