Permanent Mission of the Republic of Botswana to the UN - New York

February Highlights

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations Dr. Gladys Mokhawa, delivering statements at the following occasions:

- General Assembly Plenary on the Secretary-General’s Priorities for 2024 (in her capacity as Chair of the African Group for February);

- First Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (as Chair of the Group of LLDCs)

- Press Briefing on the First Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (as Chair of the Group of LLDCs)

- Tribute to the late President of Namibia H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀

The Independent Electoral Commission informs Batswana in the diaspora that all External Polling Stations at Botswana Mission Offices will be opened on Saturday 3rd February 2024. You would recall that these have been operating only during Mission Offices' working hours from Monday to Friday.

Similarly, other external Polling Stations that have been operating only on weekends will also open on Friday 2nd February 2024.

This arrangement is meant to facilitate non-resident Batswana whose schedules may have been out of sync with the original arrangement, thereby making it difficult for them to register for the 2024 General Elections.

Please register in large numbers. It is both your right and a civic responsibility

Regards

Jeff Siamisang
SECRETARY

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Honourable Dr. Lemogang Kwape at the on-going 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, Honourable Dr. Lemogang Kwape met the President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) HE Mr. Dennis Francis on the sidelines of the GA-ECOSOC Thematic Event on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs).

The PGA commended Botswana for its leadership of the Group of LLDCs, reaffirmed commitment to the LLDCs agenda as the Group prepares for the Third UN LLDCs Conference (LLDC3), which will be held in Kigali, Rwanda in June 2024.

Honourable Dr. Kwape expressed appreciation for the PGA’s support and collaboration, and emphasized the need for a bold and ambitious Programme of Action at the .

Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Botswana BWgovernment Dr. Lems Kwape

Ambassador Kelapile had a fruitful discussion with Under-Secretary-General & Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, regarding the work of her Office and how Botswana could continue to contribute to global efforts to prevent atrocity crimes, including genocide.

Highlights of the week of 10 - 14 October:

•A statement at the General Debate of the 2nd Committee of in Botswana’s capacity as Chair of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) highlighting their vulnerabilities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic & proffering sustainable solutions;

• A national statement at the General Debate of the 2nd Committee of UNGA77 sharing Botswana’s commitment to sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, through the ERTP which is guided by the Reset Agenda & our national vision Vision 2036;

• Meeting with President of the General Assembly H.E. Mr Csaba Korosi on strengthening multilateralism, solidarity and international cooperation at this “watershed moment” ;

• Courtesy call on new USG , Mr. Li Junhua, sharing reflections on global challenges & the important role of UNDESA in advancing the .

• A statement delivered in Botswana’s capacity as Chair of the Landlocked Developing Countries, at the Joint meeting of the Second Committee and ECOSOC, on ‘new perspectives on poverty eradication- insights for sustainable recovery’

• A national statement at the 1st Committee expressing concern about the current global security climate & calling for a renewed commitment to the UN Charter & other instruments that are aimed at making the world a more peaceful and safer place.

• A statement at the 4th Committee reaffirming Botswana’s solidarity with the people of the 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories in their quest to exercise the right to self-determination and calling on all actors to intensify efforts during this 4th International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism.

This afternoon Ambassador Collen V. Kelapile delivered a national statement at the General Debate of the Second Committee of United Nations General Assembly & highlighted Botswana’s commitment to a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, through the ERTP which is guided by the Reset Agenda & our national vision Vision 2036. 🇧🇼🇺🇳

Ambassador Collen V. Kelapile delivered a statement at the General Debate of the 2nd Committee of UNGA77 this morning in Botswana’s capacity as Chair of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). The statement highlighted the vulnerabilities of LLDCs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic & proposed innovate solutions for a sustainable recovery.

Botswana and International IDEA Reaffirm Strong Ties

Honourable Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA).

The meeting served to reaffirm strong relations between Botswana and International IDEA and provided a platform for an exchange of ideas on advancing the cause of democracy and good governance everywhere.

Botswana has been a member of International IDEA since 1997 and works with the organization on a wide range of areas including empowerment of women in politics, citizen participation in the democratic process and electoral management.

Honourable Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs is holding key bilateral engagements on the margins of the High Level Week.

These include :

With Uzra Zeya, United States Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, where discussions centered on deepening US-Botswana cooperation on matters of democracy and governance. 🇧🇼 🇺🇸

A meeting with Meeting with H.E. Mr. Ilia Darchiashvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia which focused on deepening economic cooperation as well as an exchange of views on global peace and security. 🇧🇼🇬🇪

A meeting with Meeting with His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, in which the Honourable Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the existing strong ties between the two countries and commitment to unlock new areas of cooperation. 🇧🇼🇦🇪