{"id":4776,"date":"2021-10-19T12:19:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T12:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/chinese-embassy-donates-m4-million-to-lesotho"},"modified":"2021-10-20T10:20:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:20:49","slug":"chinese-embassy-donates-m4-million-to-lesotho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/chinese-embassy-donates-m4-million-to-lesotho","title":{"rendered":"Chinese embassy donates M4 million to Lesotho"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\">Lesotho<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>THE Chinese Embassy yesterday donated M4 million towards the commemoration of Lesotho\u2019s 50th independence anniversary to be held on October 4. The Chinese community living in Lesotho contributed a further M600 000.<\/p>\n<p>The contributions were handed over to Law Minister Motlalentoa Letsosa, who is the acting Foreign Affairs Minister. The donation was handed over during 67th anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/p>\n<p>China has contributed tremendously to Lesotho\u2019s economic growth over the years. The Chinese government, for example, built the state-of-the-art \u2019Manthabiseng Convention Centre, trained 200 Basotho technicians and officials including 17 LDF officers.<\/p>\n<p>Also 19 young Basotho have been given a chance to study in China under the Chinese Government scholarships. Speaking at the event, Letsosa said it was a joy to celebrate China\u2019s 67th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday we are celebrating the national day of a great country, a country that has managed to deepen comprehensive reforms within its borders,\u201d Letsosa said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe nationhood that the Chinese people have inherited, that has blossomed with a people that now have a distinct identity, habits, behaviour and an increased sense of belonging,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Letsosa said the government of Lesotho remains convinced that China is destined to attain even greater heights and hopes it maintains its growth in international influence that has given it a prominent voice in global affairs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the next 67 years we encourage you to remember the path that you took to get where you are today,\u201d Letsosa said.<\/p>\n<p>Letsosa said Lesotho and China have so far enjoyed cooperation in different sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure development, capacity building, tourism, culture, health and defence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the Chinese saying goes, \u2018a fire burns high when everybody adds wood to it\u2019, success requires joint and concerted efforts,\u201d he said. Letsosa said the money given to Lesotho for the independence celebration is a clear indication of the deep friendship between Lesotho and China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. THE Chinese Embassy yesterday donated M4 million towards the commemoration of Lesotho\u2019s 50th independence anniversary to be held on October 4. The Chinese community living in Lesotho contributed a further M600 000. The contributions were handed over to Law Minister Motlalentoa Letsosa, who is the acting Foreign Affairs Minister. 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