HIS MAJESTY KING LETSIE III ARRIVES IN ROME FOR WORLD FOOD FORUM 2025
His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the World Food Forum (WFF) 2025. WFF is global platform hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that brings together leaders and experts to address pressing challenges of food security and sustainable development. Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by Lesotho’s […]
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 Lesotho’s poverty […]
Lesotho Calls for Climate Finance at Global Mobility Summit
At the 3rd Global Mobility Summit in New York, held alongside UNGA 80, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, highlighted the human impact of climate change, noting that worsening droughts, floods, and temperature extremes are driving migration despite Lesotho’s minimal emissions. He stressed that “the right to stay is as […]
MINISTER ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi has called for greater inclusion of women in the construction industry, urging stakeholders to provide opportunities that empower them to take leadership roles. Speaking at a women in construction event held in Mokhotlong, the Minister said it was time to dismantle barriers that […]
HIS MAJESRTY GETS AN AWARD
The Africa Water Investment Summit taking place in Cape Town has honored His Majesty King Letsie III for his exceptional leadership in championing the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The project was recognized as a continental model for transboundary cooperation for peace, resilience, and sustainable development. The prestigious award was received by the Minister of […]
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, BOTSWANA SIGN BI-NATIONAL AGREEMENT
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Botswana signed the Bi-National Commission (BNC) Agreement at the ceremony in Maseru on Tuesday. The agreement, which was signed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs from both countries, was witnessed by the Prime Minister Mr Ntsokoane Matekane and President Duma Boko of Botswana. The […]
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 […]
