08 Jan 2025

Botswana and eSwatini have a history of strong ties and relations, which serve as a foundation to build for the future.

Speaking during a courtesy call from the visiting eSwatini delegation at the Office of the President yesterday, President Advocate Duma Boko said the two countries shared ties that went beyond working together since the people of the two nations were interconnected.

“We have a lot of Nguni people here,” President Boko said, adding that people of the two countries intermarried, which further strengthened their ties.

Also, he said the two countries worked together in establishing the University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (BOLESWA) in their quest for educational development.

Also, the President said trade between the two countries had grown over the years, although at times it dropped.

Hence, he said there was a need to find how it could be increased and said it was his desire to deepen relations between the two countries.

Meanwhile, eSwatini Prime Minister, Mr Russell Dlamini conveyed a congratulatory message from King Mswati III to President Boko following his historic election win and subsequent inauguration as President of Botswana.

He further said King Mswati III valued the ties eSwatini had with Botswana.

The visiting eSwatini delegation comprised the minister of foreign affairs, minister of public service, eSwatini High Commissioner to Botswana and senior officials. BOPA