President of Botswana, Duma Boko, held a bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The high-level discussion underscored both nations’ commitment to fostering stronger intra-African relations and promoting economic cooperation.
During the meeting, the two leaders emphasized the importance of leveraging their countries’ unique strengths to achieve mutual growth and development. President Boko highlighted Botswana’s focus on economic diversification and sustainable development, while Vice President Shettima underscored Nigeria’s pivotal role in Africa’s energy and trade sectors.
The discussions explored areas of collaboration, including agriculture, energy, trade, and technology. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), recognizing it as a critical platform for driving economic integration and boosting trade across the continent.
“This meeting is a step forward in strengthening our ties and exploring opportunities for mutual benefit,” said President Boko. Vice President Shettima echoed these sentiments, noting that enhanced cooperation between Nigeria and Botswana would contribute to broader regional stability and prosperity.
The meeting also touched on the importance of addressing shared challenges such as climate change, youth unemployment, and infrastructure development. Both leaders agreed on the need to create innovative solutions to these pressing issues, with a focus on policies that empower the private sector and foster sustainable development.
President Boko and Vice President Shettima pledged to establish follow-up mechanisms to ensure the implementation of their discussions and to deepen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
The bilateral engagement reflects a growing trend of African leaders prioritizing intra-continental collaboration as a means to achieve collective progress and strengthen Africa’s global standing. As the World Economic Forum continues, the meeting has set a positive tone for further discussions on advancing Africa’s economic and political agendas.
