{"id":12732,"date":"2022-04-09T09:45:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T09:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/bringing-lesotho-france-relations-under-microscope"},"modified":"2022-04-09T10:49:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T10:49:29","slug":"bringing-lesotho-france-relations-under-microscope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/bringing-lesotho-france-relations-under-microscope","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Lesotho-France relations under microscope"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>France is one of the founding members of the European Union (EU) and has through the EU supported Lesotho in many projects ranging from clean energy, water, good governance and advancing the dispensation of justice by funding judiciary activities.<\/p>\n

InformativeNewspaper<\/b>
\nrecently caught up with the French Ambassador for Lesotho, Malawi and South Africa Aur\u00e9lien Lechevallier to reflect and take stock of the bilateral relations between the<\/p>\n

two nations. Lesotho also does not have a diplomatic presence in France but pursues her diplomatic relations with the French through her Berlin Embassy in Germany.<\/p>\n

Likewise, France serves Lesotho through its Pretoria Embassy in neighbouring South Africa. The Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Maseru is a linguistic and cultural exchange bridge<\/p>\n

between the two countries \u2013 France and Lesotho. This French organisation offers opportunities for Basotho to learn the French language and works in collaboration<\/p>\n

with local institutions and government entities like the Ministry of Education and Training and the National University of Lesotho (NUL). Lesotho-France<\/p>\n

had enjoyed relations since the times of King Moshoeshoe I, having introduced the protestant religious faith in the country. 2007 witnessed King Letsie III<\/p>\n

visit France for Africa-France Summit and also the Monarch attended the COP 21 in 2015. The French Ambassador said Lesotho has the potential to exploit energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnergy as you know is the future. Lesotho has a great potential for cleaner, greener<\/p>\n

energy, wind, solar and hydropower,\u201d he noted. He added: \u201cLesotho should be one of the energy producers through water in the 21st Century and this is a field where there is a lot to learn from each<\/p>\n

other. \u201d Lechevallier said to explore this endeavour, the country could benefit from French expertise. As the country is approaching elections later this year, the Ambassador underscored<\/p>\n

the importance of participation in this democratic process of electing a new government. \u201cWe need to encourage the turnout; the participation, especially from the young<\/p>\n

people,\u201d he said. He further stated: \u201cIt is important to vote. You have the opportunity to participate in the democratic life. \u201d Coincidentally, France will this month hold the Presidential elections on April 10 for the<\/p>\n

first round and the runoff between two top candidates is slated for April 24. The Ambassador highlighted that the message to encourage voting need to be hammered<\/p>\n

to the populace, in particular young people. \u201cGo and vote, you must be responsible for your future and political responsibility,\u201d he stressed. He also<\/p>\n

made mention that media should play a critical role to provide people with \u201cgood high-quality information\u201d. \u201cIn a good democracy we need to know the facts,\u201d he said adding that dialogue with<\/p>\n

the civil society is important, arguing that the life of democracy does not only revolve around politicians but different stakeholders. The French Ambassador went to town about the exclusive participation of everyone<\/p>\n

within the democratic dispensation. He noted that there ought to be a robust engagement of civil society organisations (CSOs). For her part, Director of Alliance Francaise de Maseru and Honorary Consul of France in<\/p>\n

Lesotho Jennifer Audebert said through learning French at the center, those who are advanced with the language have the opportunity to apply through the<\/p>\n

Embassy for scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies either in France and sometimes Canada. She said Alliance Francaise is open to everyone and there are classes for small<\/p>\n

kids to study French. \u201cWe are the cultural and multicultural center,\u201d she said. Audebert said they want to walk closely with the Ministry of Education and Training,<\/p>\n

adding that they also serve as an examination of the French. They facilitate the examinations of French DELF and DALF certificates. Many Basotho have pursued their postgraduate studies in France and there are some job opportunities linked to this language. The government of Lesotho has introduced French subject in schools.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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