news

Feb. 28, 2020

STAFF REPORTER

1 min read

His Majesty visits Cuba

His Majesty visits Cuba

His Majesty King Letsie III

Metro Audio Articles

Catch our weekly audio news daily only on Metro Radio Podcast News.

listen now

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Lesego Makgothi said the King's visit comes after an invitation by the Cuban vice president Her Excellency INES Maria Chapman Waugh during her official visit in Lesotho in March last year. Makgothi said the gesture was to show appreciation for position or support by Lesotho of rejection of illegal and criminal economic, commercial and financial blockade unilaterally imposed on Cuba by the United States (US) government. He said during his visit in Cuba, His Majesty will also meet Basotho students studying in that country. The King is also expected to request Cuba to extend education scholarships to Basotho students in other fields particularly agriculture and veterinary.

Makgothi said the visit is further aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
The King is expected to remain in Cuba from March 1 - 3 and return to Lesotho on March 6.
His entourage comprises Her Majesty Queen ’Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Minister Makgothi, the principal chief of Kueneng and the principal chief of Bela-Bela.

Enjoy our daily newsletter from today

Access exclusive newsletters, along with previews of new media releases.

-

Share the story

METRO WEATHER FORECAST