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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Minister for State President Mr Kabo Morwaeng appreciates the support offered to Botswana by the Japanese government.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking on the occasion to mark Emperor Naruhito\u2019s 63rd birthday and National day of Japan in Gaborone, Thursday, Mr Morwaeng said the support had been made possible by the close bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries dating back to 1966.\u201cAllow me to note with appreciation the recent P1.5 billion soft loan that government of Japan offered to Botswana as budget support to help counter the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said government was also in the process of securing agricultural equipment through a Japanese government grant of US$5 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will go a long way in boosting our efforts to improve the agricultural output in our communities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mr Morwaeng said Japan was a reliable and unwavering partner, noting that the two countries had cooperated in key areas such as infrastructure development, education, health, science and technology as well as trade and investment.<\/p>\n

He stated that these were welcome gestures for which the country would be forever thankful.<\/p>\n

He said government also welcomed Japan\u2019s development assistance in the area of human resources development, which would help the country steer its economy towards the realisation of a modern and digitalised economy.<\/p>\n

Minister Morwaeng added that Botswana was committed to a long-term friendship and cooperation with the Japanese people.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the relaxation of travel restrictions, we hope to see more high-level exchanges, tourist arrivals, expansion of the teaching abroad programme and receiving more volunteers in our communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Japanese Ambassador to Botswana, Mr Ohmori Setsuo said the Emperor\u2019s birthday, also known as Tenno tanjobi was a national holiday, which celebrated the current birthday of Japan\u2019s Emperor who was born on February 23, 1960.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s celebration marks the birthday of the 126th Emperor of Japan, a symbol of harmony and state of the people of Japan and we are grateful that Batswana have joined us in celebrating such a moment,\u201d Mr Setsuo said.<\/p>\n

He said bilateral relations between of the two countries were based on a sound foundation of mutual respect, understanding and support underpinned by shared fundamental values of democracy, human rights and rule of law.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recently welcomed two new Japan Overseas Cooperation volunteers who will assist the Botswana national museum and contribute to the completion of the museum and the development of artistic exchange between our two countries,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Setsuo added that the second volunteer would serve as a Judo coach and help the growth of Botswana Judo.<\/p>\n

He said his government was determined to further strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries and their people and also expand them to encompass many areas of mutually beneficial cooperation.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Botswana. Minister for State President Mr Kabo Morwaeng appreciates the support offered to Botswana by the Japanese government. 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