Botswana–Zambia relations
Botswana–Zambia relations are the bilateral diplomatic relations between Botswana and Zambia. The length of the international border between the two countries is 0.15 km.
History
The two countries have maintained friendly relations. In October 2015, Botswana's High Commissioner to Zambia, Lebonaamang Mokalaka, stated that Zambia had played a significant role in Botswana's struggle for independence from the United Kingdom. He also noted that contemporary relations between the two states were at a high level, with bilateral economic ties developing alongside political contacts.
In 2016, Livingstone District Commissioner Omar Munsanji spoke at the opening ceremony of sports and cultural exchange events with Botswana. According to him, such sporting competitions contribute to the development of bilateral relations between the countries. In 2017, Zambian President Edgar Lungu made a state visit to Botswana. During a meeting with his counterpart Ian Khama, he emphasized that the two countries were seeking opportunities for further development of bilateral relations.
See also
- Foreign relations of Botswana
- Foreign relations of Zambia
References
Zambia Category:Bilateral relations of Zambia