Lesotho and China celebrated 30 years of restored diplomatic relations with a tree planting ceremony at Hoohlo Park in Maseru. The event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and the Maseru City Council, aimed to highlight environmental sustainability.
Hon. Lejone Mpotjoana, Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed the importance of planting trees, including fruit trees, to support sustainable development and address climate change challenges. Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho, His Excellency Yang Xiaokun, echoed these remarks, reinforcing the joint commitment to environmental preservation.
The event also marked the culmination of a year-end mission-building initiative between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy.
