15 Sep 2026

The two-day State visit of Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman is expected to further consolidate the warm and growing relations between Botswana and Oman as well as to establish a stronger foundation for long-term political, economic and people-to-people cooperation

Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik will undertake a visit to Botswana from September 16 to 17.

According to a press release from the Office of the President, the visit represents an important milestone in the growing relations between the two countries, following the establishment of diplomatic relations in October 2025 and President Advocate Duma Boko’s working visit to Oman in April.

The release states that the strategic partnership between Botswana and Oman has already begun to yield tangible results, including the groundbreaking of the 500MW solar power plant in Mawana, Maun in April.
It further states that the project underscores the two countries’ shared commitment to renewable energy.

The release states that during the visit, the two leaders will hold official talks on strengthening cooperation across a wide range of strategic areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, minerals and mining, energy, infrastructure and logistics, agriculture, tourism and health.

According to a release, the two countries will also explore opportunities to deepen practical economic cooperation, building on President Boko’s engagements with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) during his visit to Oman.

Also, the visit will culminate in the signing of several bilateral agreements covering general cooperation, political consultations, investment promotion, commerce and industry, air services, visa exemption, health cooperation and mining exploration.

Furthermore, Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik is expected to tour the Diamond Trading Centre Botswana in Gaborone to appreciate Botswana’s diamond industry and explore opportunities for cooperation in beneficiation and value addition. ENDS