The government of Lesotho has condemned the attempts by opposition parties to prevent Lesotho to benefit from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

The Minister of Communications Science and Technology, Mr. Mothetjoa Metsing said this at a media briefing held in Maseru on Thursday.

He said the financial assistance of over M2 billion from MCC is aimed at improving the lives of Basotho on various issues that include health and water supply for a period of five years.

He appealed to opposition parties to view the assistance in a positive manner because it will benefit all citizens.

Mr. Metsing said the government is also surprised by the move taken by Marematlou Freedom Party to withdraw its court case concerning allocation of seats in the parliament.

He said the act interferes with the decision that was made between the Ruling Lesotho Congress for Democracy and the opposition parties during a dialogue that was facilitated by the former President of Botswana Sir Ketumile Masire.

The Minister urged leaders of opposition parties to be positive on issues intended to develop the lives of Basotho adding that they should work towards promotion of everlasting peace and stability in the country.
 

SOURCE: LENA 26/07/2007