𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗢 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

During the Assembly, Lesotho and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) held a bilateral meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to modernize Lesotho’s civil aviation sector. Discussions highlighted priorities such as upgrading aviation infrastructure, enhancing regulatory frameworks, building professional capacity, and preparing for the upcoming ICAO Safety Audit.

On 2 October 2025, a landmark Management Services Agreement (MSA) was officially signed by Mrs. Ts’epang Koele, Principal Secretary for Public Works and Transport, and Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General. The signing marks a new chapter in Lesotho’s aviation development and underscores the Government’s commitment to restoring safety, efficiency, and international credibility in the sector.

The delegation was headed by Mr Matjato Moteane (Minister of Public Works and Transport), Dr. Malehlanye Ralejoe (High Commissioner to Canada), Ms. ‘Nopi Linkonyane, and Captain Donald Moloi.

This partnership sets the stage for tangible improvements in Lesotho’s air transport systems and long-term modernization of the aviation industry.