I note with satisfaction that the joint efforts by the two police orga — Lemogang Kwape

"In April 2023, the JTC developed guidelines for restocking, as well as the verification and assessment form, which were both adopted by the Joint Ministerial Committee as the tools used in the identification of eligible beneficiaries. Given the excellent bilateral relations between our two countries. I am confident that our joint efforts can effectively eradicate this problem, including its root causes. I have no doubt that our Senior Officials have come up with some recommendations for our consideration, in order to effectively address this problem."

"We have enough problems that we are dealing with, especially immigration problems in our neighborhood."

"Through this programme, which is scheduled to run until 2027, Botswana’s dream of attaining sustainable renewable energy using local resources, digital transformation, increased trade and foreign direct investment will be realised."

"So I think to receive unwanted immigrants from another country while we are dealing with our own problems in the region will be unfair to Botswana."

"It is critical that we also use such platforms to candidly exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and concern, and propose relevant solutions as we deem necessary."

"I can confirm that indeed the British government through the foreign secretary and the minister for Africa did approach Botswana through diplomatic channels to receive illegal migrants that are destined for the United Kingdom, but we did not accede to their request."