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Global Expo hailed as economic accelerator

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Touring the stalls: Masisi officially opened the Expo on Wednesday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The annual Global Expo, held earlier this week, has been hailed as a platform that promotes trade and investment relations between Botswana and participating countries.

This year, the expo also features the inaugural European Union-Botswana Business Forum.

Officially launching the 17th edition of the showcase on Wednesday, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said the expo offers an opportunity for delegates to discuss issues of sustainability under the European Union Global Gateway project, which includes broader topics under climate change, as well as boosting the competitiveness of global supply chains.

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Global Expo hailed as economic accelerator

The annual Global Expo, held earlier this week, has been hailed as a platform that promotes trade and investment relations between Botswana and participating countries.

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