Lesotho to Open Diplomatic Mission in Paris

King Letsie III has announced that the government of Lesotho has decided to open a new diplomatic mission in Paris, France.

Accepting the letters through which Ambassador Jean Felix-Paganon has been accredited to Lesotho in Maseru on May 25, the King said this was in recognition of the excellent relations existing between the two countries. It is believed that with Lesotho having a resident representative in France, cooperation will be enhanced.

The two countries can point to many achievements since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1967, including cooperation in such areas as water resource development, education and training and HIV/AIDS.

Lesotho and France are linked within multi-lateral frameworks like the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and many other international institutions. France is also committed to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), the King said.

02 April 2004