Indian High Commissioner reflects on historical presidential visit :: Mmegi Online

For 59 years, Botswana and India have maintained steady diplomatic ties, cordial, and often understated, but last week, President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian Head of State to set foot in Botswana since the two countries established diplomatic ties. SHARON MATHALA sat down with Indian ambassador to Botswana, Bharath Kumar Kuthati to reflect on this historic state visit

Speaking to Mmegi this week, India’s High Commissioner, Bharath Kumar Kuthati, reflected on what he described as “a profoundly significant moment happening on the eve of our 60 years of diplomatic relations.” He said the three-day state visit by President Droupadi Murmu went very smoothly and was marked by very productive discussion across sectors that both governments now see as ripe for deeper engagement.

Central to the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding recognising the Indian Pharmacopoeia, an agreement that will finally allow Botswana to import high-quality, affordable medicines directly from India.

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