Khama on last official visit to Namibia
Botswana president Ian Khama paid his Namibian counterpart, Hage Geingob, a visit this week, marking his last visit to Namibia as head of state.
Khama, who makes way for his vice-president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, in April, has made similar visits to other Southern African Development Community countries to bid farewell to his counterparts and assure them of his continued presence as an elder statesman.
Speaking at State House yesterday afternoon, the Sandhurst-trained army general assured Geingob of his support as the Namibian prepares to take over as chairperson of SADC later this year.
“It is important that we continue the engagements for the benefit of our people and for our countries. I was suggesting that heads of state meet regularly. We should leverage on our existing bilateral agreements,” said Khama.
Geingob informed Khama that Air Namibia was now flying regularly between Windhoek and Gaborone and that this had resulted in increased tourism between the two countries. Geingob also said that Namibia remained open to deepening existing trade agreements between the two countries and said Namibia looked forward to enhancing trade in the areas of education, tourism, defence, energy and the environment. Geingob also informed Khama that he was thankful that 14 Namibian students were hosted by Botswana.
Khama wished Geingob well ahead of his planned appointment as SADC chairperson and said his support would be unwavering.
Khama, who is returning to Botswana later this afternoon, will also visit communications firm Sat-Com before heading to the Gammams water reclamation plant. Khama is making way for Masisi as Botswana head to the polls in 2019.
OGONE TLHAGE
Khama, who makes way for his vice-president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, in April, has made similar visits to other Southern African Development Community countries to bid farewell to his counterparts and assure them of his continued presence as an elder statesman.
Speaking at State House yesterday afternoon, the Sandhurst-trained army general assured Geingob of his support as the Namibian prepares to take over as chairperson of SADC later this year.
“It is important that we continue the engagements for the benefit of our people and for our countries. I was suggesting that heads of state meet regularly. We should leverage on our existing bilateral agreements,” said Khama.
Geingob informed Khama that Air Namibia was now flying regularly between Windhoek and Gaborone and that this had resulted in increased tourism between the two countries. Geingob also said that Namibia remained open to deepening existing trade agreements between the two countries and said Namibia looked forward to enhancing trade in the areas of education, tourism, defence, energy and the environment. Geingob also informed Khama that he was thankful that 14 Namibian students were hosted by Botswana.
Khama wished Geingob well ahead of his planned appointment as SADC chairperson and said his support would be unwavering.
Khama, who is returning to Botswana later this afternoon, will also visit communications firm Sat-Com before heading to the Gammams water reclamation plant. Khama is making way for Masisi as Botswana head to the polls in 2019.
OGONE TLHAGE
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