Monday, March 22, 2010

Botswana's Position on the Outcome of the 26th Session of Zimbabwe /Botswana Joint Permanent Commission

source: Republic of Botswana (14/3/10) TAUTONA TIMES no 4 of 2010
The Electronic Press Circular of the Office of the President
"Democracy, Development, Dignity, Discipline and Delivery"

C3) 2/3/10: BOTSWANA'S POSITION ON THE OUTCOME OF THE 26TH SESSION OF ZIMBABWE /BOTSWANA JOINT PERMANENT COMMISSION

The Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Honourable Dikgakgamatso Seretse and Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Honourable Peter Siele and senior Government officials returned from Zimbabwe on the 26th February 2010, where they attended the 26th Session of the Zimbabwe - Botswana Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security.

The Commission held fruitful discussions on a wide range of mutual Defence and Security matters as well as on issues relating to wildlife, customs and excise, prisons/correctional services and animal diseases. In light of the positive outcome ensuing from the Commission's discussions, the Government of Botswana is rescinding its earlier decision to recall its Defence and Intelligence attaches from Zimbabwe.

The Commission expressed the need to strengthen cooperation at various levels in respective areas of Defence and Security between Botswana and Zimbabwe and also the need to nurture cooperation to ensure continued peace and stability in the two countries. [MOFAIC]

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