35. Botswana acceded to both the 1951 United Nations Convention and the 1967 Protocol relatinq to the Status of Refuqees. Some provisions of the 1951 United Nations Convention, notably the definition of the term “refuqee” and the principle of non-refoulement, have been made applicable in Botswana under the 1967 Refuqees (Recoqnition and Control) Act. The principle of non-rPfoulcment ift observed by the Government. Botswana has also siqned the 1969 OAU Convention qoverninq the Specific Aspects of Refuqee Problems in Africa, and some of its articles, notably the expanded definition of the term “refuqee”, are applied in practice. 36. Durinq it6 consultations with the Government as well as with the representative of UNHCR in Botswana, the mission was informed that the Government co-operated closely with UNHCR to facilitate the latter’s task of extendinq international protection and providinq material assistance to refuqees in Botswana. 37. The Government explained to the mission that it had always pursued a refuqee policy in line with the principles defined in the international refuqee instruments and its foreiqn policy of qood neiqhbourliness. Accnrdinqly, it qranta asylum to, and recoqnizes the refuqee RtatUS of, persons who leave their home country because of persecution or fear of persecution as provided for in the above-mentioned conventions. At the samp t imp, Botswana does not allow refuqees to establish bases / . . . s/17453 Enqlieh Paqe 14 within its territory from which they could launch attacks aqainet their respective country(lea) of oriqin or to enqaqe in subversive actlvitles. 38. In line with this policy, the Government repeated to the mission that charqes by South Africa that It was a base for terrorist activitres aqainet that country were completely unfounded. It stated that it has lonq extended an invitation to anyone to visit Botswana to UOntirIn the implementation of that POliCY. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing Botswana's policies and practices regarding refugees, asylum seekers, and international cooperation. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and humanitarian issues. The text also touches on the country's foreign policy and its relations with other countries, particularly South Africa.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade