Today, 23rd January 2025, His Excellency, the Ambassador of Ukraine, Dr. Oleksiy Syvak paid a courtesy call on the Speaker, Hon. Dithapelo L. Keorapetse to discuss prospects of establishing active Inter-Parliametary relations between Parliaments of Botswana and Ukraine. Dr. Syvak, who is the first to be assigned the resident Ambassador to Botswana, declared his interest in starting a friendship group of the two countries at the parliamentary level. The Ambassador congratulated the Hon. Keorapetse for his new role as a Speaker. He further showed his delight at the peaceful transition of power after the recent General Elections. He hailed Botswana as a benchmark in upholding democratic principles. The Ambassador proposed new ways to strengthen cooperation with Botswana in the fields of twin cites initiative, bringing in tested expertise on education, Information Technology, modern technology (drones), Medical Health, Alternative energy, agriculture.
For his part, the Speaker, Hon. Keorapetse appreciated the call by the Ambassador. He pointed out that indeed Botswana's democracy has fully matured. This is shown by upholding the democratic principles of holding elections regularly, rule of law, sustained multi-party democracy, and peaceful transition of power. The Speaker highlighted that the constitutional mandate of Parliament is to make laws for the peace and good governance of the country, as well as providing oversight to Executive functions. Hon. Keorapetse noted that there are many possible areas of cooperation between Parliaments of the two countries, that can benefit the two. He further said that Botswana Parliament can benefit in the form of capacitation of MPs and staff in terms of research and development and establishing a paperless Parliament.
In conclusion, the Ambassador emphasized the need to focus on Human Capital Development and investment in youth development. The Speaker expressed his hopes that with more engagements and action plans, both Parliaments can bring cooperation to fruition. Publications
𝗨𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬
Today, 23rd January 2025, His Excellency, the Ambassador of Ukraine, Dr. Oleksiy Syvak paid a courtesy call on the Speaker, Hon. Dithapelo L. Keorapetse to discuss prospects of establishing active Inter-Parliametary relations between Parliaments of Botswana and Ukraine. Dr. Syvak, who is the first to be assigned the resident Ambassador to Botswana, declared his interest in starting a friendship group of the two countries at the parliamentary level. The Ambassador congratulated the Hon. Keorapetse for his new role as a Speaker. He further showed his delight at the peaceful transition of power after the recent General Elections. He hailed Botswana as a benchmark in upholding democratic principles. The Ambassador proposed new ways to strengthen cooperation with Botswana in the fields of twin cites initiative, bringing in tested expertise on education, Information Technology, modern technology (drones), Medical Health, Alternative energy, agriculture.
For his part, the Speaker, Hon. Keorapetse appreciated the call by the Ambassador. He pointed out that indeed Botswana's democracy has fully matured. This is shown by upholding the democratic principles of holding elections regularly, rule of law, sustained multi-party democracy, and peaceful transition of power. The Speaker highlighted that the constitutional mandate of Parliament is to make laws for the peace and good governance of the country, as well as providing oversight to Executive functions. Hon. Keorapetse noted that there are many possible areas of cooperation between Parliaments of the two countries, that can benefit the two. He further said that Botswana Parliament can benefit in the form of capacitation of MPs and staff in terms of research and development and establishing a paperless Parliament.
In conclusion, the Ambassador emphasized the need to focus on Human Capital Development and investment in youth development. The Speaker expressed his hopes that with more engagements and action plans, both Parliaments can bring cooperation to fruition.