News Date : 11 July, 2024

MEETING WITH THE INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION TO BOTSWANA

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The Vice Chancellor, Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele, paid a courtesy call to the Indian High Commission to Botswana, H. E. Mr. Bharath Kumar Kuthati on the 11th of July 2024. The Vice Chancellor expressed interest in working closely and collaborating with universities and institutions in India, particularly in areas of research and student/staff exchange. 

The Indian High Commissioner expressed his willingness to assist BUAN in working with Indian institutions. He acknowledged BUAN in its efforts to improve agriculture and natural resources, thus improving food security, production, and nutrition in Botswana. He emphasized that India is able to feed itself due to the commitment of farmers and the country in making sure that food security and export of its produce is achieved . BUAN was given the task to find the universities and institutions in India that they would like to work with, and the High Commission’s office will assist in ensuring fruitful collaborations and partnerships. Other areas discussed were offers of Indian scholarships to BUAN and access to grants/funding offered by the Indian government and institutions.