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 Minister of Water and Human Settlement Mr Omneetse Ramogapi, the Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti and other senior government officials.
During the visit President Boko will meet with his Majesty King Letsie III and will also pay a courtesy call to Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane.
Furthermore, he will visit the proposed site of the Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project in Mafeteng and subsequently attend His Majesty’s 62nd birthday anniversary in Teyateyaneng on Wednesday.
On this visit that the two countries will sign a Bi-National Commission (BNC) Agreement which will elevate the current Joint Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation higher. The Joint Commission was signed between the two sisterly countries in May, 2003.
The visit marks a significant milestone in the deepening of diplomatic relations and strategic cooperation between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Botswana.
Source: Lesotho News Agency (LENA) 14/7/ 2025
