On 3rd August 2021, as part of her one day Working Visit to Botswana, Her Excellency Ambassador Victoria Nuland, the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, paid a Courtesy Call on Honourable Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation.
During their meeting, the two exchanged views on bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest including the COVID-19 pandemic and the political and security developments in the SADC Region. The two also noted with appreciation the cordial relations and excellent cooperation that exist between Botswana and the US. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the bonds of friendship through continued cooperation in areas such as health, trade, education, renewable energy, research and development. Moreover, Honourable Dr Kwape, thanked Under Secretary Nuland for the support the US has rendered to Botswana in her fight against COVID-19, including the pledge by the US to donate COVID-19 vaccines to Botswana. On her part, Under Secretary Nuland also commended Botswana for her leadership as Chair of the SADC Organ on Politics Defence and Security and for being a beacon of democracy.