King Letsie III of Lesotho arrive in Berlin

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German President Joachim Gauck Monday welcomed King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso with full military honours at the Castle Bellevue in Berlin.

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The visit is the second leg of King Letsie’s two-week long three-nation visit to Austria, Germany and the United Kingdom.

President Gauck and his partner, welcomed their guest on the steps of the Castle. After a group photograph, the King signed the official Guest Book and then proceeded to inspect a guard of honour mounted by detachments of the German Army, the Air Force and the Marines (navy).

The visit to Germany was intended to strengthen the already existing relations between Lesotho and Germany.

Lesotho receives assistance from Germany in areas of education and decentralization of Local Government.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Mohlabi Tsekoa told LENA in an interview at Moshoeshoe I International Airport before departure that the His Majesty has been invited by the President of Austria, adding that the purpose is to hold talks pertaining to the relations between the two countries.

He said during the visit His Majesty and Austrian President will also sign an agreement of cooperation in various sectors that include health, agriculture, education and water.

While in Germany, the Minister said Her Majesty the Queen will visit the children’s hospital in that country.

Furthermore, His Majesty will also visit the Oxford University in the United Kingdom where he will deliver a keynote address on the African Renaissance.

Minister Tsekoa said His Majesty’s speech will cover Africa as a whole, highlighting issues of development and economics amongst others.

Their Majesties’ delegation is made up the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Tourism who will participate at the investment promotion forum organised by the Lesotho National Development Corporation in Austria.

The Principal Chief of Kueneng and Mapoteng Chief Lesaoana Peete is also part of the delegation.

ANA Diplomatic Correspondent, Berlin
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