Russian ambassador: Don’t blame us for food, fuel price crisis
Friday, July 15, 2022 | 3300 Views |
Hitting back: Kemarskiy in his interview with Mmegi this week PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Mmegi: Has Russia had any engagement with the Government of Botswana since the operation in Ukraine began, and what has been the response of Government?
Kemarskiy: Russia has enjoyed excellent relations with Botswana since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1970. Like most countries in the world, Botswana does not support illegal sanctions imposed by the United States and its satellites against Russia. Those who have felt the effects of Western colonialism and racism, Botswana including, have not joined anti-Russia restrictions.
When the State cannot rely on its own machinery to pursue suspected wrongdoing, repairing that machinery must become a national priority.The establishment of a Special Investigations and Asset Recovery Task Force may help government respond to the immediate challenge. However, Botswana cannot afford to leave the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) struggling whilst building...