Africa-Press – Botswana. Nambia and Botswana recently signed eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of sectors, including energy resources, employment and labour, as well as science, technology, and innovation.
“The signing of eight new Memoranda of Understanding during this Session represents a significant deepening of our partnership and a clear expression of our collective will to expand cooperation into new areas of strategic importance, from energy resources and employment and labour, to science, technology, and innovation,” President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She made these remarks during the Heads of State Summit of the Namibia–Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in Windhoek.
“This gathering has been extraordinary, serving as a key moment in strengthening the ties between our two vibrant nations. It is inspiring to reflect on how our discussions have improved our bilateral relationship and opened new opportunities for collaboration,” the president said.
The signed MoUs include cooperation in the fields of corrections and prisons; energy resources; police services; employment and labour; health; culture; science, technology and innovation; as well as the gainful employment of spouses and dependants of diplomatic and consular staff.
“These instruments will strengthen our bilateral relations, improve regional integration, and facilitate the implementation of our flagship initiatives, including the Southern African Development Community’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan, and the African Continental Free Trade Area. I am equally encouraged by our discussions on natural resource beneficiation and the need to safeguard the competitiveness of our diamond sectors. This reflects our commitment to ensure that our natural resources remain on the continent for the benefit of our people,” President Nandi-Ndaitwah added.
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