International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Botswana's commitment to strengthening ties and promoting trade with South Africa.
This follows Lamola receiving a letter from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration's decision to lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa gradually.
"This letter follows a congratulatory message sent by Minister Lamola to Dr Butale on his appointment as Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana," the statement read.
The previous administration of Botswana, led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, imposed a ban on South African produce to support domestic farmers and reduce reliance on imports.
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