His Majesty King Letsie III arrived from his state visit in Cuba on Monday at Moshoeshoe I International Airport, where he was met by Her Majesty Queen 'Masenate Mohato Bereng Seeiso and the Prime Minister, Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili.

His Majesty and his entourage that included Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Mohlabi Tsekoa, Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation, Mrs. 'Mathabiso Lepono, Health and Social Welfare, Dr Mphu Ramatlapeng, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Sephiri Motanyane and Principal Chief of Leribe Chief Joel Mots'oene took a state visit to Cuba since October 18.

While in Cuba, His Majesty the King visited several places that included International School of Physical education, where about 12 Basotho students are studying,

The aim of the visit was to strengthen the already existing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Cuba and Lesotho have signed cooperation on sports and health issues in which Cuba assists Lesotho with Medical doctors and coaches in boxing, basketball, Volleyball and athletics.

Among those who welcomed the King included judges of the High Court, Speaker of the National Assembly, some cabinet ministers, Diplomatic Missions and some government high ranking officials.

Source: LENA 29/10/2007