Laos, Botswana establish diplomatic relations

Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations (right)​ and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Lemogang Kwape. - VT

VIENTIANE: A joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Laos and the Republic of Botswana was signed in New York on Monday (Dec 11), building on Laos’ ties with all friendly nations and in particular bolstering cooperation between Laos and Botswana.

Laos was represented by Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Botswana by the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Lemogang Kwape, in signing the agreement.