BEIJING: Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year and spoke highly of Lesotho government’s efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth.
Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho’s development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho’s specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho’s national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China’s valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China’s zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho’s development. He also expressed Lesotho’s willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
Wang said China regards Lesotho as a strategic partner and is ready to work with Lesotho to set an example of mutual respect, equal cooperation, and common development between countries of different sizes.
Noting that in today’s world, unilateral hegemony and protectionism threaten world peace and harm the interests of all countries, especially small and medium-sized countries, Wang said China proposed the Global Governance Initiative, aiming to promote prosperity through development, maintain stability through security, enhance mutual trust through civilization, and seek justice through governance.
He called on both sides to strengthen strategic mutual trust, expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges, make good use of the benefits of the zero-tariff policy, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and promote the continuous development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Mpotjoana said Lesotho is willing to deepen cooperation with China in various fields and promote the building of the Lesotho-China community with a shared future at a high level.
Lesotho supports the four global initiatives proposed by China and will work closely with China in international affairs to support multilateralism and safeguard world peace and development, he said.
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