Mogae is accompanied by the First Lady, Barbara Mogae, the Minister of Foreign Affairs General Mompati Merafhe and other senior officials.
Mogae was invited to the Seychelles as the guest of honour at yesterday's Seychelles National Day celebrations. This day marks the 14th anniversary of Seychelles adoption of its current constitution, which consolidated the country's return to multi-party democracy.
Mogae, along with members of his delegation, were yesterday taken on a tour of the national botanical garden, where he was briefed about Seychelles unique flora and fauna, including the rare and exotic oco de Mer - the world's largest seed. He was also shown the islands largest indigenous land animal, the giant tortoise. Both of these biological specimens are unique to the islands. The legendary Coco de Mer has been much sought after over the centuries for its supposed medicinal and magical qualities. Many believe that it is in fact the 'forbidden fruit' of the Bible.
The two Presidents, with members of their delegations, met for official talks. The common concerns between the two countries included the development of regional eco-tourism, Seychelles' ongoing progress in renewing its membership in SADC, the special status of small middle income developing states in the emerging global economy and the potentially deleterious effects of global warming.
There was also a convergence of views on various international issues in the context of the two countries participation in such multilateral bodies as the African Union, ACP and United Nations.
In respect to achieving greater unity on the African continent, there was emphasis on the need to make progress towards greater regional integration through the further development of bodies such as SADC. Botswana and the Seychelles are also linked through their membership of the Commonwealth.
Mogae is expected to return to Botswana today after holding a press conference this morning. (Office of the President)
