By Correspondent
GABORONE, Botswana (News of The South) – President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana is set to undertake a state visit to Estonia from May 19th to 22nd, 2025, as announced by the Office of the President. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations, with a particular focus on digital transformation and innovation.
Key Objectives and Discussions:
Bilateral Talks:
President Boko will engage in official talks with Estonian President Alar Karis.
Discussions will center on areas of mutual interest, including digital transformation, education, capacity building, trade, and investment.
Review of Progress:
The leaders will review the progress of agreements made during President Karis’s state visit to Botswana in March 2024.
Latitude59 Business Conference:
President Boko will deliver a keynote address at the Latitude59 Business Conference, a prominent startup and technology event in Estonia.
The conference, scheduled from May 21st to 24th, 2025, will bring together global technology experts, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Botswana-Estonia Business Forum:
President Boko and President Karis will jointly open the Botswana-Estonia Business Forum on May 21st, hosted by the Estonian government, to promote trade and investment.
Delegation and Focus:
President Boko will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including:
Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations.
Honourable David Tshere, Minister of Communications and Innovation.
Honourable Tiroeaone Ntsima, Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship.
Senior Government Officials.
Representatives from the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).
The focus of the visit shows that Botswana is intending to grow its digital economy, and is looking towards Estonia, a nation known for its advanced digital infrastructure, to help in this endeavor.
Significance:
This state visit underscores the growing cooperation between Botswana and Estonia, particularly in the realm of technology and innovation. It highlights Botswana’s commitment to leveraging digital solutions for economic development and diversification.
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