Congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Ishiba to President Boko of the Republic of Botswana
November 11, 2024
[Provisional translation]
On November 11, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, sent a congratulatory letter to Advocate Duma Gideon BOKO on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana based on the results of the general elections held on October 30.
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In the letter, Prime Minister Ishiba congratulated President Boko on his inauguration and expressed his respect for Botswana’s steady development under a stable democracy, as well as his hope that the poverty eradication policy and efforts towards peace and prosperity in the southern African region will be further promoted under the leadership of the new president.
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Prime Minister Ishiba noted that Japan and Botswana have built good relations over the years, and also conveyed his willingness to work closely together to further deepen friendship and cooperation between two countries, taking opportunities such as TICAD 9 and Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai next year.
