21 Jul 2019

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi  will undertake a state visit to Kenya, from today until Wednesday.

A press release from the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation says the visit would be preceded by the fifth session of the Botswana and Kenya Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation.

During the visit, as per the release, the two heads of state will hold bilateral talks to further deepen and expand bilateral cooperation in various areas of development, including agriculture, trade and investment, tourism, defence and security as well as health, mining and education.

“The two leaders will also deliberate on regional and international issues of mutual interest,” adds the release.

Botswana and Kenya have a long-standing relationship as illustrated by hig level visits.

In recognition of the critical role that the private sector plays in the development of the two countries, the release says a high-level business forum involving parastatals and private-sector companies from both countries will be convened on the sidelines of the state visit.

President Masisi will be accompanied by ministers of International Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Unity Dow; Defence, Justice and Security, Mr Shaw Kgathi;
Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Mr Kitso Mokaila; Transport and Communication, Mr Dorcas Makgato;
Investment, Trade and Industry, Ms Bogolo Kenewendo, Agricultural Development and Food Security, Mr Fidelis Molao as well as senior government officials.
The President is expected to return on Wednsday. ENDS