Lesotho Prime Minister, Mr Samuel Matekane was in Botswana on an official visit at the invitation of President Advocate Duma Boko. During the visit, the Prime Minister co-chaired the inaugural session of the Botswana-Lesotho Bi-National Commission, held official talks with President Boko, toured the Diamond Trading Company Botswana and addressed the media before his departure. The visit sought to deepen the long-standing bilateral relations between Botswana and Lesotho and advance cooperation in key sectors such as trade and investment, agriculture, education, tourism, water and energy. The inaugural Bi-National Commission marked a significant milestone in elevating bilateral cooperation to a more strategic, structured and results-oriented partnership. Botswana and Lesotho established diplomatic relations in 1966 and continue to enjoy cordial ties founded on shared history, mutual respect, friendship and collaboration for the benefit of the two nations and their peoples.
Caption: Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe (right) and Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane enjoying traditional dance during the latter’s welcome ceremony at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Thompson Keobaletswe
Event: State Visit
Caption: President Advocate Duma Boko (right) welcoming Prime Minister Samuel Matekane (left) for a tete-a-tete at the Office of the President. With them is Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Mr Onnetse Ramogapi.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi
Event: State Visit
Caption: Former president, Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama (second left), Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa (second right) and other dignitaries at a state banquet hosted in honour of the Prime Minister.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi
Event: State Visit
Caption: Prime Minister Matekane proposing a toast at the banquet.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi
Event: s
Caption: A Botswana Defence Force officer entertaining guests at the banquet.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi
Event: st
Caption: Mr Matekane appreciating a diamond during his tour of the Diamond Trading Company Botswana.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi
Event: State Visit
Caption: Minister for International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale (right) and his Lesotho counterpart, Mr Limpho Tau during a ministerial session.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi
Event: State Visit
Caption: Delegates of the Botswana-Lesotho Bi-National Commission.
Location: Gaborone
Photographer: Thompson Keobaletswe
Event: State Visit
