Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa and Botswana Hoang Sy Cuong has presented State President Luong Cuong's credentials to Botswanan President Duma Gideon Boko at the Presidential Palace in Gaborone.
President Boko praised Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, particularly its success in attracting foreign direct investment and enhancing its international role and position. He also expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s past struggle for national liberation and reunification, and recalled his good impressions when he visited Vietnam and attended the 132nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-132) in Hanoi in 2015.
The President called on the Ambassador to strengthen bilateral ties and promote economic, trade, and investment cooperation. He suggested Cuong introduce Botswana’s key sectors, such as mining and beeves farming, to Vietnamese businesses interested in exploring opportunities in Botswana.
Cuong conveyed warm greetings from State President Luong Cuong and other leaders of Vietnam. He proposed boosting high-level delegation exchanges and enhancing mutual support at multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, while seeking Botswana’s support in strengthening Vietnam’s ties with the African Union.
On this occasion, the Ambassador also met with Botswanan Minister of Foreign Affairs Phenyo Butale and representatives from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Vietnam and Botswana established diplomatic relations on February 11, 2009. Vietnam’s exports to Botswana grew at an average annual rate of 58.4%, rising from 98,500 USD in 2018 to 982,000 USD in 2023. Key Vietnamese exports include office machine components, footwear, and broadcasting equipment, while Botswana’s main export to Vietnam is diamonds./.
