Online Reporter
MASERU. – Lesotho is willing to work with China to further advance bilateral cooperation and ensure that the partnership brings greater benefits to the two peoples, Prime Minister Sam Matekane has said.
In a recent interview at his residence in eastern Lesotho, Matekane said that Lesotho and China have maintained close cooperation and achieved fruitful results.
He noted that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Lesotho in January reflected the profound friendship between the two countries, as the two sides agreed on the need to further deepen cooperation and move bilateral ties forward.
Bilateral cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, agriculture and education has continued to deepen in recent years, contributing to Lesotho’s economic and social development while improving people’s livelihoods.
“Our priority is agriculture,” Matekane said, noting that China’s support in agricultural projects, including emergency food aid and agricultural machinery, has strengthened local farmers’ confidence in improving food security.
On people-to-people exchanges, Matekane suggested that the two countries further expand cooperation in talent development and exchanges. He noted that through the Sebabatso Youth Empowerment Initiative, a programme launched three years ago, many Basotho youths had acquired practical skills in China. – Xinhua
