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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Minister for State President, Mr Kabo Morwaeng says economic diplomacy remains critical to Botswana\u2019s foreign policy objectives.<\/b><\/p>\n

Minister Morwaeng said as one of the ministries tasked with finding suitable investors to grow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to value the goodwill of honourary consuls who played a valuable role in contributing to FDI.<\/p>\n

Presenting the ministry\u2019s 2023\/2024 financial year budget proposals on behalf of foreign affairs minister recently, Mr Morwaeng said from over P727 million and over P215 million under the recurrent budget development allocations respectively, Mr Morwaeng said the ministry was determined to be more resolute and focused with smart spending on increasing leads to grow the economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ministry is keen on seeking opportunities for Batswana and would, in the next budget cycle, be more resolute and focused in positioning Botswana as a respected and influential player in global affairs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Conversely, Mr Morwaeng said there was need to invest in efforts to strengthen cultural, social and political ties with Botswana diaspora.<\/p>\n

To that regard, he stated that the ministry was developing comprehensive diaspora engagement policy in order to strengthen dialogue and opportunities for Batswana in the diaspora.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is instrumental in promoting Botswana\u2019s image abroad as an influential player on the bilateral and global platform,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said some of the notable achievements included the public diplomacy strategies that were employed to popularise Botswana foreign policy objectives.<\/p>\n

The public diplomacy strategy, he said included national branding techniques that underscored Botswana\u2019s positive image and reputation as a country that was committed to democratic values, rule of law and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf particular note is that Botswana is globally renowned as a champion of democracy and good governance. Through participation at respective high level international meetings, the country\u2019s story of using diamonds for development is promoted hence the achievement of a significant milestone in winning the bid to host the Kimberly process secretariat,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Again, he said Botswana\u2019s active participation in multilateral debates had ensured that the country shared its developmental experience while at the same time learning from its peers.<\/p>\n

Mr Morwaeng indicated that concerted efforts to promote Botswana\u2019s positive image and reputation abroad had contributed towards having the country ranked among the top 60 countries out of 200 on the 2022 Global Nation Branding Index.<\/p>\n

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