The third round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Botswana was held in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Joint Secretary, East and Southern Africa in the Ministry of External Affairs Dr. Neena Malhotra. The Botswana side was headed by Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation of Botswana Government, Tapiwa Mongwa.
The purpose of the Foreign Office Consultation is to review bilateral relation which includes political, economic, commercial, defence, consular and international cooperation related to United Nations.
They have also discussed the strategy to further strengthen the existing friendly relations by way of expanding cooperation in development projects.
Botswana government had also decided to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
About Botswana
♦ Capital: Gaborone
♦ Currency: Botswana Pula