The Prime Minister, Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili says Lesotho is among countries which observe the fundamental political values and principles set by Commonwealth for her people.

He was speaking at a press briefing on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in Uganda recently.

Mr. Mosisili said heads of governments have reiterated their commitment to the values and principles of tolerance, respect, democracy and good governance, gender equality, human rights, promotion of transparency and accountability for the improvement of communities in their respective countries.

He said they also agreed to sign several conventions on matters relating to terrorism in an effort to address the challenges concerning the problem, adding that conventions on the rights of people with disabilities and discrimination against women will also be ratified.

With regard to Lesotho's progress on the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, the Prime Minister said the country is progressing well to achieve the goals hence it has qualified for the grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

“Government has succeeded to implement Free Primary Education which will soon be made compulsory,” he said.

Source: LENA 28/11/2007