The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Lesotho signed a joint statement in New York establishing diplomatic relations, reflecting the spirit of cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

The statement was signed on behalf of the Government of Oman by Omar Said Omar Alkathiri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations in New York, and on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho by Ambassador Matete Nena, Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

During the signing ceremony, Ambassador Nena conveyed to the Omani Government the greetings of His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and National Security Samuel Matekane, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Lejone Mpotjoane, expressing his Government’s aspiration to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

For his part, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations welcomed this important step on behalf of the Government of Oman, reflecting both Governments’ commitment to establishing diplomatic relations, laying the foundation for stronger dialogue and opening new avenues of cooperation that serve the interests of the two countries and their peoples.