France congratulates Duma Gideon Boko on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana on 30 October.
The people of Botswana have once more demonstrated the vitality of their democracy, as has been the case since their Nation's independence.
France commends the commitment of the outgoing President, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, to prepare for the transfer of power as quickly as possible.
We assure the people of Botswana and their new President of our wish to maintain our relationship as friends and partners, which we have developed since the country's independence in 1966.