Scotland's relationship with Malawi is perhaps unique - with almost every town or village in Scotland having some connection.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Scotland and England may sometimes be rivals, but by geography, we are also neighbours. By history, allies. By economics, partners. And by fate and fortune, comrades, friends and family.
The Scottish Government's international development work began in 2005 with a £3 million budget focused solely on Malawi, reflecting the historic links between our two countries.
Scotland has chosen to remain in partnership with our neighbours in the U.K. But Scotland is distinct, and colleagues must recognise that.
There are few places in my life that I've found more ruggedly beautiful than the Highlands of Scotland. The place is magical - it's so far north, so remote, that sometimes it feels like you've left this world and gone to another.
I think Scotland has some great stories.
The Scottish Highlands are incredible. There seems to be magic and poetry everywhere.
Although I don't live there anymore, Scotland is a great place for the people coming over to visit and to tour around the Highlands, because it is a very magical place.
If I go to Singapore, I have friends there. If they came to Zambia, they'd feel the same way. I've made connections, and I have friends in many, many countries.
Scotland has a great deal to offer the world in terms of our approach to key economic and social issues.
An independent Scotland could be far more internationalist and would benefit a great deal from links to both Scandinavia and states in other continents.
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