Botswana: The Mayor of Gaborone, Austin Abraham, paid a courtesy call to the Embassy of Mozambique on Monday and followed up on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2012.
He was welcomed by the High Commissioner for The Republic of Mozambique, Antonio Macheve. Both of them discussed the modalities for the implementation of the MOU.
During the visit, Abraham discussed the bilateral ties between the two nations and added that the collaboration between Gaborone and Maputo will bring positive developmental avenues for both nations.
He also announced that the Gaborone City Council is willing to work with other cities to facilitate regional developments.
Abraham said Gaborone plans to facilitate the Mayor’s forum for the Southern Africa Development Community. He added that this will help the member nations to come up with initiatives that can help fast-track developments in their respective countries.
The initiative is designed to help the countries of southern Africa come together and assist each other in developmental initiatives. The two cities have sought collaboration on many issues over the years, which makes them indispensable partners to each other.
He advised that both cities should appoint focal persons to implement the contents of the memorandum.
High Commissioner Macheve added that they are willing to facilitate all the necessary arrangements for the continuity of the memorandum. The organization has pledged to work on creating excellent working relations with Botswana.
Acting Town Clerk, Molapisi Morapedi said they will work on resuscitating the MoU. Morapedi said they will ensure that there is a smooth working environment between the two cities.
He said Gaborone City Council wants to learn from their neighbouring cities where they lack as an organisation. The City council also wants to make sure that they are exchanging knowledge with others where they excel.
