Gaborone: Botswana President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko on Wednesday hailed India as the “mother of democracy”, asserting that New Delhi has been a steadfast source of inspiration and support in the African nation’s development journey.

As he welcomed President Droupadi Murmu to Gaborone, Boko also lauded her active role in promoting education, gender equality and upliftment of the marginalized. He added that this is the very first State Visit from any country being hosted by Botswana since he assumed office last year, reflecting the importance attached to bilateral relations with India.

Both leaders held wide ranging one-to-one meetings and delegation-level talks, agreeing to expand cooperation in key sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture, renewable energy, health, educat

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