Shettima engages Botswana’s President, WTO DG to strengthen African cooperation

By Kunle Sanni

Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Duma Boko of Botswana convened a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, focusing on areas of mutual interest and reinforcing their commitment to strengthening partnerships across Africa, the presidency has announced.

According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to the Vice President, the discussion took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

During their meeting, the two leaders delved into various opportunities concerning trade, investment, and diplomacy. They emphasized the crucial role that collaboration plays in achieving sustainable development across the continent.

Shettima praised Botswana’s leadership and called for greater unity among African nations to tackle shared challenges and present a cohesive front on global issues.

As part of the meeting, Shettima introduced Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), to President Boko. Commending Okonjo-Iweala’s achievements, Shettima described her as “one of Africa’s finest.”

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