Lesotho’s parliament will pause its Christmas recess to hear UN Secretary-General António Guterres speak in Maseru. The address will take place at the New Parliament Building, involving both National Assembly members and senators. It forms part of Guterres’s regional visit addressing significant global and regional topics, especially regarding the G20.
Lesotho’s parliament is poised to suspend its Christmas break on Thursday to attend a significant address by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, as reported by state media. The session is scheduled to take place at the New Parliament Building in Maseru, where both members of the National Assembly and senators will convene to hear Guterres’s remarks.
According to the Lesotho News Agency (LENA), communication from the Clerk to the National Assembly, Fine Maema, confirmed the details of this gathering. Guterres’s upcoming visit will also include meetings in South Africa, focusing on broader discussions related to global and regional issues, particularly pertaining to the G20’s presidency, which is held by South Africa.
The itinerary has been confirmed by Guterres’s spokesperson, emphasizing the significance of the visit as a means to promote dialogue and cooperation on pressing international matters.
In conclusion, Lesotho’s parliamentarians will reconvene to hear UN Secretary-General António Guterres, marking a noteworthy event during their Christmas break. This visit underscores the importance of dialogue on international issues, particularly with regard to regional discussions under South Africa’s G20 presidency.
Original Source: apanews.net
