They noted the successful visits to Botswana by the Foreign Minister ofAustralia, the Stephen Smith, in January 2010, and to Australia by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Botswana, the Phandu Skelemani, in June 2009.The Prime Minister and the President agreed that, as two nations committed to democracy and increasing prosperity through trade and international economic engagement, Australia and Botswana had a shared interest in contributing to international affairs. ThePrime Minister welcomed Botswana's support for Australia's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The President noted that Australia's active involvement in international affairs meant it was well placed to make a strong contribution to the work of the Security Council.
The leaders noted the significance to both countries of their mining and resource sectors, and the opportunities that afforded for closer collaboration. The Prime Minister and the President noted the interests Australia and Botswana share on many global challenges. They:
