Africa-Press – Botswana. President Advocate Duma Boko left Tuesday for a three-day working visit to Lesotho at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr Sam Matekane.
During the visit the President will meet his Majesty King Letsie III to discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest, as well as explore ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between Botswana and Lesotho. The two countries cooperate in various areas, including education, defence and security, and judicial matters.
President Boko will also pay a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Mr Matekane and undertake site visits of key locations such as the Tsinyane, which is the proposed dam site for Lesotho -Botswana Water Transfer Project (L-BWT). L-BWT project aims to promote integrated water resources management, enhance regional cooperation on water security issues and improve climate-resilient socio-economic development.
Furthermore, the President will attend the 62nd birthday celebration of his Majesty, King Letsie III on July 17. President Boko will also engage with Batswana living in Lesotho and inform them about the new government’s agenda and address emerging national issues.
President Boko is accompanied by Minister of International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale and senior government officials. The President and his delegation are expected to return to Gaborone on July 17.
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