Botswana aspires to be regional transporter

Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) - Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi Wednesday commissioned the refurbished airport in the resort town of Maun, saying the country aspires to be a regional transport corridor.

Masisi said his intention is in line with the country’s National Vision 2036 of moving and connecting people, goods and services to and from the rest of the world.

He said the country’s airport infrastructure should blend the attributes of functional adequacy with aesthetic elegance and feel, and deliver excellence and reliability in services to realise this vision.

“Our expectation is that through using this architecturally enhanced facility, the service experience and comfort of the flying community, notably our valued tourist passengers, should surely get a high quality boost in being hassle-free, and thus leave lasting memories on their minds.

“The operations and services here cannot be business as usual. The overriding consideration is quality,” President Masisi said.

He said Botswana cannot afford to lag behind in developing the capacity of her aviation services and quality of her airports to accommodate increases in both passenger and air freight traffic.

“Being always prepared is the watchword,” said Masisi.

According to Masisi, the commissioning of the infrastructure will facilitate the ease of access by tourists to the Delta, a pristine piece creation in Botswana.

Meanwhile, Masisi said the country would leverage on aviation facilities and services to enhance the campaign for diversified and inclusive participation in tourism as an important contributor to the nation’s economic growth.

 0- PANA DRW/RA 25Jan2023