Secretary Blinken’s Call with Botswana President Masisi

The following Readout was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs on July 28. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi to emphasize the importance of continued U.S.-Botswana collaboration and our shared commitment to democracy.  They also discussed global and regional priorities, including food security and cooperation in the health sector. The Secretary noted the critical role that Botswana plays in the southern Africa region.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs