LESOTHO HOST 11TH SADC MULTI-STAKEHOLDER WATER DIALOGUE
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko, delivered his keynote address at the SADC 11th Multi-Stakeholder water dialogue .The dialogue’s theme was “Water Security, Innovation, and Nexus Action: Watering and Enabling Regional Economic Development Corridors for Transformation in SADC.” It emphasized water’s strategic role in driving economic growth, industrialization, and regional integration, particularly within […]
LESOTHO AT THE 80TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
September 26, 2025 – The Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday. Below is the full statement delivered by the Prime Minister: Madam President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Mr. […]
Lesotho Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism at G77 and China Meeting
At the 49th Annual Meeting of the G77 and China, held alongside UNGA 80, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, has called reforms to make the UN more just, inclusive, and geographically representative. He outlined the challenges facing developing nations, including poverty, food insecurity, and energy crises, noting Lesothoโs poverty […]
BE PATIENT, BE HONEST, YOU WILL SUCCEED – PM MATEKANE
ย Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, officially opened the 2025 Sebabatso Conference with a powerful message centered on youth empowerment, innovation, and national transformation on Monday at Manthabiseng Convention Centre. Reflecting on the progress of the past two years, the Prime Minister noted that Lesothoโs economy is gradually becoming a beacon of hope. He emphasized that […]
LESOTHO AT TICAD 9: A BOLD STEP TOWARD YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH!
The Kingdom of Lesotho is proudly taking part in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), currently under way in Yokohama, Japan. The Lesotho delegation is led by the Prime Minister, Mr Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, the Government Secretary, Mrs Malisebo Mokela, […]
A MOMENT OF PRIDE FOR LESOTHO
At the 45th SADC Summit, Lesotho was officially removed from the SADC Troikaโs list of countries under special monitoring for instability. This marks a historic shift as the country was praised for stability and progress in implementing reforms. As the Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane, […]
MADAGASCAR BEGINS TENURE AS SADC CHAIR OF MINISTERS
ย The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met from Tuesday August 12 in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar to deliberate on key programmes, policies, and initiatives. The above pillars are aimed at: Deepening regional integration, Strengthening peace and security and Fostering inclusive economic growth. ย This year’s Council is being held under the […]
LESOTHO PROPOSES TO HOST REGIONAL RESEARCH HUB
Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations for the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented a compelling case for Lesotho to host the Regional Agricultural Research Hub for African Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) at a recent high-level event in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event, held during the 3rd LLDCs Conference, focused on agricultural transformation as […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATES IN LANDLOCKED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Arrives in Turkmenistan for LLDC3 Conference The Honourable Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, has arrived in Awaza, Turkmenistan to lead the Kingdom of Lesothoโs delegation at the 3rd United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). This high-level global conference brings together […]
BOTSWANA PRESIDENT TO VISIT LESOTHO
The President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, will visit Lesotho on an official working visit from Tuesday 15th July to Friday 18th July 2025. The statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations says President Boko will be accompanied by the Minister of International Relations Dr Phenyo Butale, the […]
