Envoy hails Russia-Botswana relations

Kemarskiy PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Kemarskiy PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Russia’s Ambassador to Botswana Andrey Kenarskiy has hailed Botswana-Russia relations as friendly and based on equality and mutual respect.

Speaking on the occasion of his country’s reception marking the Russia Day at Avani Hotel and Resort Casino yesterday evening, Kemarskiy said the two countries maintain interaction in the international arena including the UN and its institutions.

He told a well attended event: “In particular, we share the same positions on combating the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to the spread of modern forms of racism and xenophobia, on preventing an arms race in space, preventing the use of information and communication technologies in criminal purposes and others.” (Read a full story on Mmegi newspaper on Friday).

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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