MASERU – The new Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro says for the next two years his focus will be on tackling challenges like the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, poverty, agriculture and job creation.

His primary goals he says include among others eradication of corruption and crime as well as addressing challenges presented by climate change.

He also wants to address issues of the independence of executive states of the government, improve public service delivery and complete the national reforms.

“I thank His majesty for putting his trust in me to lead Lesotho in these trying times. Another major task I am faced with is to unite all the key players in the political circle to work together and develop a new vision to work for Basotho,” Dr Majoro said upon his inauguration at the Royal Palace.

He added: “Let’s all thank Ntate Thabane (the former prime minister) for all the good things he did,” he also said.

In his speech, the outgoing premier Dr Motsoahae Thabane said the swearing in event marks another important milestone in the democratic history of Lesotho.