President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to Botswana marked a significant moment in India’s African outreach, not just because it was the first-ever state visit by an Indian head of state, but because it injected real momentum into a relationship often overlooked in wider geopolitical conversations. Botswana, a stable democracy with a strong record of good governance, has long been a quiet success story in Africa. For India, it represents a trusted partner in a region where strategic influence, developmental collaboration, and people-centric engagement are becoming increasingly important.
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During the visit, MEA Secretary Su
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