President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi is currently participating in the 3rd South Summit of the G77+China, taking place at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, Uganda.

According to Dr. Lemogang Kwape, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the two-day summit, which commenced on January 18, is centered on developmental and economic issues. It serves as a platform to articulate and advocate for the collective interests of member states.

Dr. Kwape emphasized that the participating countries are collaborating for a better and prosperous future, and the summit provides a forum for discussing and planning the way forward. He highlighted the importance of such summits in allowing Botswana and other developing nations to voice their concerns and opinions.

Part of the discussions at the 3rd South Summit includes a call for reforms at the United Nations Security Council, urging the inclusion of Africa, Asia, and Latin America as permanent members.

The summit also offers member states an opportunity to commit to collective action on matters of common interest. Dr. Kwape expressed appreciation for hosting the summit in Africa, noting its alignment with the continent's ongoing efforts to advance the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda, fostering stronger partnerships with other G77+China member states.

Under the theme "Leaving no one behind," the summit seeks to bring a new dynamic to cooperation among its 134 members. It aims to enhance Global-South collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, sustainable development, climate change, and poverty eradication.

Dr. Kwape highlighted that the G77+China, initially formed by 77 countries, has now expanded to include 134 member countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The coalition advocates for the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development.