Self-centered African leaders worry Khama
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Tuesday February 13, 2018 15:52
“We therefore need to recommit ourselves, as African leaders, to enhance our governance architecture and uphold the sanctity of our constitutions, if we are to realise our continental aspirations,” Khama said yesterday at a state banquet held in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s honour.
On other issues, Khama said as a continent, Africa has challenges such as transnational organised crime, terrorism, human and drug trafficking, radicalisation and violent extremism, which continue to pose a serious threat to development endeavours.
He said Africa continues to make steady progress towards the attainment of the socio–economic transformation, as envisioned in agenda 2063.
However, Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa said his government’s thrust is focused on the resuscitation of their economy and re-engagement with the international community.
“We are determined to consolidate relations with our friends and neighbours who have stood with us through thick and thin over the years and recognise, however, the need to engage and re-engage to create new partnerships and friendships to advance our national interests and development. My administration is keenly aware of the important role of foreign direct investment and private investment in growing the economy,” Mnangagwa said.
He said the adoption of a bi-national commission marks the beginning of a new economic era in the cooperation between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Mnangagwa said he is confident that the agreements and memoranda of understanding will facilitate greater cooperation between their countries in the economic, political and social spheres.
He continued: “My government pledges to take regular stock of progress in the implementation of these agreements. I have no doubt that regular dialogue under the bi-national commission framework will deepen and cement the existing relations between our two sisterly nations. It will also give us the opportunity to address challenges and impediments to our cooperation”.