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Lesotho: Botswana and Lesotho Elevate Ties [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana and Lesotho have elevated their longstanding cooperation framework to a fully-fledged Bi-National Commission (BNC), marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The upgrade from the Joint Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) follows the signing of the agreement establishing the BNC in Maseru in July 2025.

Lesotho: Botswana and Lesotho Elevate Ties - South Africa Today Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Gaborone — Botswana and Lesotho have elevated their longstanding cooperation framework to a fully-fledged Bi-National Commission (BNC), marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The upgrade from the Joint Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) follows the signing of the agreement establishing the BNC in Maseru in July 2025. President Advocate Duma Boko previously underscored the need for closer collaboration and innovative approaches to… Read more on AllAfrica.com South Africa Today Africa – Southern Africa Lesotho News

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Botswana and Lesotho Launch Historic Bi-National Commission in Gaborone ... SHARE The Inaugural Session of the Botswana-Lesotho Bi-National Commission begins this morning in Gaborone, marking a major step forward in diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. The high-level engagement brings together senior government leaders with the aim of reviewing progress in bilateral cooperation and identifying new areas of collaboration. The session is designed to shift relations from traditional diplomacy toward practical outcomes that directly improve socio-economic conditions in both nations. It reflects a shared commitment to strengthen regional integration and deliver measurable benefits to citizens. The timing of the meeting highlights the growing urgency for African countries to work more closely together to address development challenges. The commission is co-chaired by President Advocate Duma Boko and Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane, who are leading discussions focused on strengthening institutional ties and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. Duma Boko is expected to guide Botswana’s strategic priorities during the engagement, with a strong empha…

Botswana and Lesotho elevate ties - DailyNews 15 Jun 2026 Botswana and Lesotho have elevated their longstanding cooperation framework to a fully-fledged Bi-National Commission (BNC), marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The upgrade from the Joint Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) follows the signing of the agreement establishing the BNC in Maseru in July 2025. President Advocate Duma Boko previously underscored the need for closer collaboration and innovative approaches to shared challenges. Both Lesotho Prime Minister, Mr Samuel Matekane and President Boko will launch and preside over the inaugural BNC scheduled for June 17-18. Speaking at the inaugural session of the BNC on June 15, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for International Relations, Mr Thuso Ramodimoosi, said the meeting reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to economic and technical cooperation. “This development reflects our shared values of solidarity, mutual respect and good neighbourliness. More importantly, it positions our relationship to deliver tangible benefits for our citizens through enhanced economic cooperation, greater policy coo…

Lesotho: Botswana and Lesotho Elevate Ties - allAfrica.com Gaborone — Botswana and Lesotho have elevated their longstanding cooperation framework to a fully-fledged Bi-National Commission (BNC), marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The upgrade from the Joint Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) follows the signing of the agreement establishing the BNC in Maseru in July 2025. President Advocate Duma Boko previously underscored the need for closer collaboration and innovative approaches to shared challenges. Both Lesotho Prime Minister, Mr Samuel Matekane and President Boko will launch and preside over the inaugural BNC scheduled for June 17-18. Speaking at the inaugural session of the BNC on June 15, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for International Relations, Mr Thuso Ramodimoosi, said the meeting reaffirmed both countries' commitment to economic and technical cooperation. Keep up with the latest headlines onWhatsApp|LinkedIn "This development reflects our shared values of solidarity, mutual respect and good neighbourliness. More importantly, it positions our relationship to deliver tangible benefits for our …

Botswana, Lesotho vow to bolster strategic cooperation Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-06-18 22:57:45 GABORONE, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Botswana and Lesotho on Thursday vowed to deepen their strategic partnership and deliver tangible benefits for both countries. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Botswana-Lesotho Binational Commission, Botswanan President Duma Boko underscored cementing long-standing ties through structured engagement between the two countries bound by shared history, language, and culture. Boko said the new framework marks a shift from episodic diplomacy to structured, purposeful, and result-driven partnership, focused on implementation. He identified water and energy, trade and investment, agriculture, education, defense, and natural resource management as priority areas. On trade, Boko urged the removal of cross-border barriers and leveraging complementary strengths under the African Continental Free Trade Area. He announced Botswana's pledge of 100,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine to Lesotho, calling it a demonstration of regional solidarity. Boko reiterated plans for the Botswana-Lesotho water transfer project, including a new dam in Le…

Lesotho, Botswana deepen ties with new bi-national agreement 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.Advertisement 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. Stay connected with Swazi24