Botswana has entered a new phase of cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman following a strategic visit by senior government officials aimed at strengthening the country’s energy and minerals sectors. According to the delegation, the mission was designed to secure concrete partnerships rather than serve as a ceremonial engagement.
During the visit, officials held detailed discussions with the Oman Investment Authority and its Chief Executive Officer, Abdulsalam Al Murshidi. The talks resulted in a series of Memoranda of Agreement now being signed between Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and several leading Omani companies.
The agreements cover a group of priority projects central to Botswana’s long-term development. They include plans for 500 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity to support the country’s clean-energy goals, the establishment of petroleum bulk coastal storage at Walvis Bay, and measures to secure a dependable supply of petroleum products for both domestic needs and regional trade. They also provide for the construction of the Tshele Hills inland storage facility and new cooperation in minerals exploration and development.
Officials described the agreements as the foundation of large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects intended to strengthen energy security and expand Botswana’s economic base. They said the initiatives reflect a commitment to building a more resilient and self-sufficient nation by converting diplomatic engagements into measurable progress.
The visit signals an effort to position Botswana as a more active player in regional energy networks while advancing its own mineral and industrial ambitions.
