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Lesotho, Botswana deepen ties with new bi-national agreement

Adekunle Owolabi by Adekunle Owolabi
July 16, 2025
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Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Ntsokoane Matekane and Botswana President Gideon Duma sign the historic Bi-National Commission Agreement to strengthen cooperation between their countries.

Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Ntsokoane Matekane and Botswana President Gideon Duma sign the historic Bi-National Commission Agreement to strengthen cooperation between their countries.

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MASERU – President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana met with His Majesty King Letsie III and Prime Minister Sam Ntsokoane Matekane during a working visit to Lesotho on July 15, 2025.

The visit included high-level engagements at the Royal Palace and the State House, where both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties. A major highlight was the signing of a Bi-National Commission (BNC) Agreement, replacing the former Joint Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) with a more structured cooperation platform between heads of state and government.

The agreement focuses on expanding collaboration in water and energy, trade and investment, agriculture, natural resources, education, security, and defence.

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President Boko’s visit, which runs until July 17, also features a visit to the Lesotho–Botswana Water Transfer Project and attendance at King Letsie III’s birthday celebrations in Berea.

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Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.

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