Khama in United States for Conservation Award

He left Monday evening and is expected to return on Saturday the 11th of June 2011.A statement from the Office of the President says the Congressional award recognizes "innovative leadership in the field of conservation by a government leader." Recent awardees include UK Prime minister Tony Blair, Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Prince Albert II of Monaco and International Wildlife Emeritus Russell Train.

While in Washington the president is also expected to hold discussions with members of the American Executive and Congressional leadership. The president will also travel to New York City, where he will attend the 2011 Board Meeting of Conservation International, the statement says. Conservation International is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of humanity. The board of directors, to which Khama has been a member for over a decade, meets annually to carry out the mandate of the organization.