Ever thought about how countries across continents can team up for growth? 🤔 During a recent visit to Maseru, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Lesotho’s Prime Minister Sam Matekane to map out the next chapter of their strategic partnership.
First off, they’re celebrating Lesotho’s 60th independence anniversary this year 🇱🇸, and Wang Yi gave a shoutout to Matekane’s focus on economic development and sustainable growth.
Since the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, both sides have rolled out 10 action plans covering everything from infrastructure to energy. Some key updates:
- Zero-tariff policy: China is fast-tracking duty-free access for Lesotho’s specialty products to Chinese markets 🛍️
- Governance exchanges: Sharing best practices on policy and public services
- Multilateral coordination: Teaming up at global forums like BRICS to tackle big issues
- Investment boost: New projects in manufacturing and infrastructure to keep Lesotho’s growth on track 🚧
Matekane reciprocated the love, reaffirming Lesotho’s support for the one-China principle and thanking China for its backing of development projects across Africa. He also highlighted plans to deepen people-to-people exchanges—think student scholarships and cultural programs 🎓🎶.
What’s in it for us, you ask? This South-South cooperation model shows how developing nations can pool resources, share know-how, and push for fairer global rules. It’s a reminder that collaboration beyond borders can spark fresh opportunities for young professionals everywhere 🌐💡.
Wang Yi also swung by a meeting with Lesotho’s Foreign Affairs Minister Lejone Mpotjoana to seal the deal on these initiatives. Next up: watching these promises turn into real-world impact.
Stay tuned as Lesotho and China write this next chapter—because when countries link up sustainably, positive ripple effects can reach every corner of the globe! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
