His Excellency Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, President of the Omani Investment Authority, met His Excellency President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko in Gaborone. The visit advanced new cooperation between the two countries in energy and minerals development.
The Government of Botswana, through the Ministry of Minerals & Energy, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Omani partner companies. The agreement sets clear priorities for new infrastructure and investment. You will see progress across petroleum supply, storage capacity and renewable energy output.
The partnership covers five areas. The first area is the development of petroleum products bulk coastal storage in Walvis Bay. This project gives Botswana better access to imported fuel. It also cuts transport delays. The second area is regional petroleum supply and trading. This creates a more stable supply chain. The third area is the development of Tshele Hills Inland Petroleum Storage. This project increases national reserves. The fourth area is the implementation of a 500MW solar PV project. This adds new clean energy capacity. The fifth area is minerals cooperation and exploration.
President Boko noted the rapid pace of the partnership. He said the government is ready to complete permits within days. He added that the planned projects will increase energy security. He also said Botswana can become a net exporter of electricity within 18 months.
Botswana engineers will receive training in Oman and China. These skills exchange programmes support project delivery. They also build long term capacity in the local workforce.
His Excellency Al Murshidi praised Botswana for its commitment. He said Oman values Botswana as a trusted partner. He noted that results on the ground will show the strength of the cooperation.
President Boko reaffirmed strong bilateral relations. He also announced a State Visit to Oman early next year.
Botswana and Oman are moving from agreements to action. The new projects position both countries for stronger economic ties and better energy resilience.
