President Lula’s return a positive for Botswana, Africa

who signed an agreement with Othorsurge Botswana in the area of pharmaceuticals.

Describing the potential areas of cooperation, Motshome said the Embassy is engaging Brazili authorities for collaboration in a few areas including Pharmaceutical industry to address the shortage of medication in Botswana, possible collaboration for the provision of generic medication.

In the long term, Brazilian companies could establish in the country for local and regional supplies, technical assistance in the development of beef and dairy industry; they could also establish facilities for the development of the sector in Lobatse, noting that Botswana could learn from Brazil’s experience in the expansion of the sector.

On cultural exchanges, tourism and sports development, Motshome said Brazil is characterised by a very rich cultural diversity, which has been developed into a vibrant tourism product. The Carnival is an expression and celebration of this cultural diversity.

The Embassy is currently in discussions with some States to develop exchange programmes, which will promote understanding of each other’s cultures as well as promote the Botswana tourism product.

Brazil is known for its successes in sports, especially football. The Embassy has identified football academies ( for example, Santos, Flamingo) to which promising Batswana footballers and coaches could be attached for skills enhancement.

The private sector in both countries has also demonstrated willingness to cooperate particularly in the areas of health and agriculture.

The recent Visa exemption will encourage more official and private engagement between the two countries especially with the Lula administration.