Maseru — The Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Tlohang Sekhamane says the visit of a delegation from the Parliament of Eswatini to Lesotho signifies solidarity, unity and friendship between the two sister kingdoms.

This he said when welcoming the Eswatini Parliamentary delegation, which is on a three-day visit to Lesotho with the objective to exchange expertise on Parliament’s role in addressing labour migration, border security and socio-economic development, as well as to revitalise the spirit of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) among Lesotho Members of Parliament (MPs).

Mr Sekhamane disclosed that he maintains close working relations with the Eswatini Speaker of Parliament, noting that they consult each other whenever the need arises.

He also said the two sister kingdoms are respected across the African continent for their cordial relations and mutual respect, wishing the delegation an enjoyable stay in the country, particularly during the friendly sporting activities scheduled for the visit.

Speaking at the same event, the Chairperson of Eswatini CPA Board Mr Marwick Khumalo, expressed gratitude to the Parliament of Lesotho for the warm welcome, noting that Eswatini had hosted the CPA  Africa Region three times thus confident Lesotho MPs would benefit from a similar experience when they reciprocated the visit.

He further explained that CPA, which was established in 1911, has evolved over the years as parliamentarians continue to exchange knowledge, experiences and democratic practices

Meanwhile, the delegation is expected to participate in friendly sporting activities with their Lesotho counterparts which include football, netball and tug-of-war.