Venson-Moitoi defends Botswanas foreign policy

When commenting on the Consolidated and Development Funds Estimates 2016/17 Committee of Supply for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Venson-Moitoi defended government on its recent remarks on the South China Sea conflict and other criticism that Botswana swims against the tide in international matters.

She said that many countries view Botswana as a beacon of peace and stability and as such when the country talks, the world listens.