It is essential for South Africa and Botswana to grow economic ties and investments as this will form a firm foundation for mutual benefits.

This is according to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Addressing the 2nd Bi-National Commission between South Africa and the Republic of Botswana in Gaborone, Nkoana-Mashabane said the existence of 34 signed Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding between the two countries demonstrated the depth and extent of bilateral cooperation.

States Nkoana-Mashabane , “Our task today is to review progress made in the implementation of the bilateral Agreements/MoUs. It is only by working together that we can succeed and move our cooperation forward.

“We have made good progress, but more remains to be done.”

A strong cooperation exists between South Africa and Botswana. The two countries continue to cooperate in various fields such as energy, water, justice, immigration, culture, transport, science and technology, defence and security, agriculture, tourism, minerals, education, sports and recreation, health, trade and industry, and issues related to regional integration.

South African companies also remain one of Botswana’s major trading partners.

Source – SAnews.gov.za