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Nyore Madzianike
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The Zimbabwe-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) has emerged as an effective instrument for advancing cooperation across key sectors of the economy for both countries.
Through its structured institutional framework, supported by a network of Memoranda of Understanding, bilateral agreements and high-level decisions, the BNC has enabled the two governments to unlock shared opportunities and jointly address common challenges.
Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale, said this in Harare while delivering remarks during the Ministerial Segment, a precursor to the Fifth Session of the Bi-National Commission scheduled for tomorrow.
President Mnangagwa and Botswana President Duma Boko will co-preside over the BNC.
Dr Butale was co-chairing the Ministerial Segment with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira.
“As we convene for the fifth session of the BNC, I’m pleased to note that the BNC has proven to be an effective and valuable instrument in advancing cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, health, education, energy, immigration, transport, infrastructure development, trade and investment, defence and security.
“Through its structured institutional framework supported by a network of memoranda of understanding, bilateral agreements and high-level decisions, the BNC has enabled our two governments to unlock shared opportunities and jointly address common challenges.
“Notable ongoing collaborative initiatives that include joint efforts in combating livestock rustling and other cross-border crimes, the management of stray livestock, the provision of essential medicines by Zimbabwe to Botswana and the supply of foot and mouth disease vaccines to Zimbabwe by Botswana,” he said.
Government ministers from both countries attended the meeting.
Bongani Ndlovu