Lozitha – His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho has implored Emaswati to remain peaceful and united to overcome economic, political and social challenges.
The Basotho Monarch was one of His Majesty King Mswati III special guest alongside the president of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen, former South African president Jacob Zuma and Ian Khama, the former president of Botswana among other important guest.
Invited to the podium to propose a toss during the Garden Party, celebrating Eswatini’s 55 years of Independence and His Majesty King Mswati III’s 55th birthday by Prime Minister Cleopas Dlamini, King Letsie III said relations between his country and Eswatini has spanned for many years.
“We come to the Kingdom driven by a big sense of devotion and solidarity. For all of us, that friendship and solidarity is anchored on deep relationships, more so personal relationships that go back many years ago,” he said.
Not mentioning names, the Basotho king said some have had the opportunity to be educated in the kingdom of Eswatini and some working the struggle against apartheid based in the kingdom.
He said Eswatini has been his second home since he was a child and for that reason and many, he felt compelled to honour His Majesty King Mswati III’s invitation.
“In the days we have been here, we have seen that Emaswati have celebrated with great happiness and joy and most importantly, as a united people motivated and driven by a sense of national unity and national pride. What we hope for is that, the sense of joy and happiness, pride and national unity will live beyond the celebrations.”
“We pray that the kingdom and its people will remain united and peaceful, remembering their heritage, identity and history. We believe that should Eswatini do so as a nation, it will overcome any challenges that may come in the years to come. Challenges can be political, economical or social, but united, Emaswati will overcome,” he concluded.
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