VICE PRESIDENT TSOGWANE COMMENDS NAMIBIA AND KENYA FOR FORBES SUMMIT PARTICIPATION
The Vice President Mr Slumber Tsogwane commended the Vice President of Nambia, Mr Nangolo Mbumba and the Deputy President of Kenya Mr Rigathi Gachagua for participating in the ongoing Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa.
When welcoming them this evening, Vice President Tsogwane said their participations speak volumes about the importance of welfare of the African youth. He said Botswana has strong diplomatic relations as well as the bonds of friendship that exist between Botswana and the two countries.
The Vice President of Namibia Mr Mbumba applauded President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi for hosting the summit for African youth, adding that most African countries are in attendance. He appreciated the lessons and knowledge they acquired from the summit.
Me Mbumba said Namibia is committed to strengthen friendship with Botswana. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1990 after the Namibia gained its independence.
The Deputy President of Kenya Mr Gachagua commended Botswana for successfully hosting the Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa, adding that it is important to invest in the youth as they have great ideas and potential to grow the economy.
Mr Gachagua further said that as leaders, they have the responsibility to mentor the youth to grow the countries and the economy. He said the two countries will explore further opportunities that can be exploited for their mutual benefit.
