SA, Botswana meeting to address drought

The bilateral meeting is aimed at strengthening economic and political ties between the two nations. 

President Zuma says the meeting comes at a difficult time, with the SADC region experiencing a severe drought. 

Zuma says the region needs to look at convening a summit to deliberate on the drought as that will have a negative impact on food production.

"The drought will result in significantly reduced crop production throughout southern Africa. This will have a far reaching impact," says President Zuma.

President Zuma also says that he looks forward to getting reports from various ministers from both countries on trade relations.