The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Monyane Moleleki says Lesotho has scooped position one for being the most peaceful country that is committed to adhering to democracy and good governance amongst all African countries.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru, Mr. Moleleki, said Lesotho was selected by USA government for having met requirements of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant of US$ 250 Millennium to enhance development and economic growth of the country.

Mr. Moleleki described the move as a giant step taken by the government to fast track developments to improve economic growth, poverty alleviation and service delivery, which he said could be achieved, only when peace and stability reigns in the country.

The minister was highlighting the process that developing countries had to go through to become eligible to receive assistance from the MCC.

MCC is a United States government corporation designed to work with poorest countries in the world to help reduce poverty through promotion of sustainable economic growth. MCC was established in January 2004.

SOURCE: LENA 01/08/2007