The Prime Minister, Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili is on a three day state visit to the Republic of Botswana, beginning May 9 until 12th. The visit is at the invitation of his Botswana counterpart, Mr. Festus Mogae.

The Prime Minister's delegation includes First Lady Mrs. 'M'athato Mosisili; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Monyane Moleleki; the Minister of Local Government, Dr Ponts'o Sekatle; Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Motloheloa Phooko; the Minister of  Tourism, Ms Lebohang Nts'inyi and; the Minister of Natural Resources, Dr 'Mamphono Khaketla.

The Ministers are expected to have bilateral discussions with their opposite numbers in Botswana.

Mr. Mosisili was invited to visit Botswana during President Mogae's state visit to Lesotho in April last year, following King Letsie III's state visit to that country in May 2003.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has in the meanwhile announced that the Prime Minister has sent a message of congratulations to British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair on his re-election to a third term in office.

In his message, Mr Mosisili wished the British prime Minister well, saying his re-election was testimony to the confidence the British people had in him.

Mr Mosisili expressed confidence that the Labour leader's third term shall continue to be characterised by concerted efforts at working for genuine peace in the world; bold leadership in the eradication of poverty, terrorism and human suffering in the new millennium and mutual, beneficial relations among nations and governments of the world.

10 May 2005