Botswana Joins Antwerp to Become Certifier in G7 Russian Diamond Ban | Firstpost Africa
Botswana Joins Antwerp to Become Certifier in G7 Russian Diamond Ban | Firstpost Africa
Botswana Joins Antwerp to Become Certifier in G7 Russian Diamond Ban | Firstpost Africa
Africa’s diamond hub Botswana is now also going to become a diamond certifier. Botswana will certify rough diamonds that will be exported to the G7 countries it will be ensuring that these diamonds are not mined in Russia, as part of the g7 sanctions….
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Botswana and Belgium enjoy strong bilateral relations, particularly in trade, with Botswana's diamond exports to Belgium being a major factor, and both countries are exploring further cooperation in areas like finance, digitalization, and infrastructure.
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Trade:
Botswana's exports to the EU, mainly diamonds, are heavily focused on Belgium.
In 2022, diamonds accounted for 95% of Botswana's exports to the EU, which reached €1.42 billion, with a significant portion destined for Belgium.
In 2023, Belgium exported $80.7 million to Botswana, with diamonds being the primary export.
Other Belgian exports to Botswana include packaged medicaments and frozen vegetables.
Diplomatic and Political Relations:
The two countries have a history of cordial relations and are committed to promoting human rights, democracy, good governance, and the rule of law.
Botswana's Vice President, Mr. Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, met with Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Jan Jambon, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.
President Duma Gideon Boko met with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, to discuss bilateral relations and the diamond industry, including G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds.
Botswana's Ambassador to Belgium, Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, presented her credentials to King Philippe of Belgium, further solidifying the diplomatic ties.
Areas of Cooperation:
The two countries are exploring cooperation in the financial sector, with a focus on private sector development, job creation, digitalization, and infrastructure development.
The Flanders region in Belgium has expressed interest in forging relations with Botswana in the diamond industry and in areas like waste water management.
Botswana and Belgium also cooperate in mining, agriculture, tourism, and education.
BOTSWANA is stil westeren colony,the west uses as tools against russia and china shameful donkey leader in botswana.
Im from Botswana, why are we being tagged in this Drama,.. i wanted Botswana to Join Brics.. its not fair.. We. Are just a porn in the game. We are not benefiting anything but destroying our friendship with other countries
Botswana’s foreign policy has always been neutral. This man is losing it. Tomorrow Botswana will be used against BRICS countries like South Africa just like Ukraine is being used against Russia. 😢
As a Botswana citizen I'm disappointed
Go my Mr Boko…
If it makes the west happy let get the verification thing done and still sell also to other countries that don’t require it.
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😂😂😂they are trying by all means that Botswana doesn't Join BRICS in the future…if they want to join they will cutout the deal
Running from Russia won't solve g7 problems… Russia is self sufficient
Who are these stupid G7 countries trying tell other countries what to do? Botswana is being used for the self interest of the stupid wstern countrues
It’s been Botswana’s. So much global spotlight for a small country.
❤❤ that's my boy
Long over due
Good move
Thats my boy
We shouldn't participate with the western countries and start to collaborate with the new emerging super economic countries like the BRICS… when will Botswana wake up.
Botswana needs to mine the diamonds themselves no way Botswana leadership should be shaking the hands of the muzungu
Botswana is officially a gang member
Botswana should be careful western countries are known to destabilise countries and exploit their resources .
This beautiful country of ours is pulling ahead, sorry Mr. Putin
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