Africa-Press – Lesotho. The Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa through the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) have officially launched the Joint End-to-end Time Release study report between the two sister countries in Maseru on Thursday.
The study TRS which will be implemented at the Maseru and Ficksburg border posts reflects the two countries commitment to the World Trade Organisation Facilitation Agreement and to drive data led border management reforms in the Southern African Customs Union region.
In her opening remarks on behalf of the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development Mrs. ‘Malineo Seboholi said that the completion and launch of these reports demonstrate the spirit of partnership and collaboration that exists between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa which she said is a partnership that anchors shared aspirations for seamless cross border trade and sustainable economic growth.
She indicated that this End-to-end TRS covering both Maseru and Ficksburg border posts is the first of its kind which reflects shared commitment to ensuring that the trade policies and border reforms are based on credible data and evidence.
Mrs. Seboholi delineated that the initiative resonates with Regional, continental, International conversions and agreements under SACU, SADC, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the UN Land Locked Developing Countries Programme of Action, WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and the Revised Kyoto Convention all of which underscore the importance of harmonised customs procedures and coordinated border management in driving intra-Africa trade and Industrial development.
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