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Botswana President starts Malta state visit

The two countries are expected to sign a double taxation avoidance agreement

1 October 2017, 5:39pm

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The president of Botswana, Ian Khama (left) was welcomed by Foreign Minister Carmelo Abela (right)

Botswana president Ian Khama landed in Malta this evening for a state visit, during which, Malta and Botswana are expected to sign a double taxation avoidance agreement. He was welcomed by Foreign Minister Carmelo Abela.

During his visit, Khama will be holding talks with President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, Speaker Anglu Farrugia, Opposition leader Simon Busuttil, and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.

A government statement said that the “cultural aspect” of Khama’s visit would include visits to Birgu, the Grand Harbour, St John’s Co-cathedral, Imdina, and the Hagar Qim temples.

This is the first visit by a president of Botswana.