Lilian Patel (born 1951) is a former Malawian politician. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January The Republic of Malawi (məˈlɑːwi or; formerly Nyasaland) is in southern Africa. Patel was foreign minister of her country from 2000-2004. A minister for foreign affairs, or foreign minister, is a governmental cabinet minister who helps form the Foreign policy of a sovereign nation Before that, she served as Minister of Health from 1999 to 2000, and as Minister of Women's and Children's' Affairs, Community Development and Social Welfare from 1996 to 1999.
After serving as foreign minister, she was Minister of Labour and Vocational Training from 2004 to 2005.
| Preceded by Brown Mpinganjira |
Foreign Minister of Malawi 2000-2004 |
Succeeded by George Chaponda |