Botswana and Malawi have signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and sustainable development between the two countries.
The agreements were signed yesterday in Lilongwe during President Duma Gideon Boko’s state visit to Malawi, where he joined President Lazarus Chakwera in reaffirming a shared commitment to deepening bilateral relations and mutual economic growth.
The first MOU focuses on Aquaculture Development and Inland Fisheries Management, with both nations agreeing to collaborate on food security, sustainable fisheries, and climate-resilient practices. A technical committee will be established to oversee implementation and promote knowledge exchange, capacity building, and research, particularly targeting women, youth, and farmers.
The second MOU is between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) and the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC). It seeks to boost private sector participation through data sharing, trade exhibitions, joint projects, and investment missions. The agreement emphasizes mutual benefit and shared economic opportunities.
“This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to responsible fishing, regional growth, and environmental sustainability,” said Malawi’s Foreign Minister, Nancy Thembo.
President Chakwera said he hopes to see Malawian Kilombero rice on dinner tables in Gaborone, while President Boko expressed his desire for Botswana beef to be enjoyed in Malawi.
The agreements were signed yesterday in Lilongwe during President Duma Gideon Boko’s state visit to Malawi, where he joined President Lazarus Chakwera in reaffirming a shared commitment to deepening bilateral relations and mutual economic growth.
The first MOU focuses on Aquaculture Development and Inland Fisheries Management, with both nations agreeing to collaborate on food security, sustainable fisheries, and climate-resilient practices. A technical committee will be established to oversee implementation and promote knowledge exchange, capacity building, and research, particularly targeting women, youth, and farmers.
The second MOU is between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) and the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC). It seeks to boost private sector participation through data sharing, trade exhibitions, joint projects, and investment missions. The agreement emphasizes mutual benefit and shared economic opportunities.
“This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to responsible fishing, regional growth, and environmental sustainability,” said Malawi’s Foreign Minister, Nancy Thembo.
President Chakwera said he hopes to see Malawian Kilombero rice on dinner tables in Gaborone, while President Boko expressed his desire for Botswana beef to be enjoyed in Malawi.
