Oman,
Lesotho Establish Diplomatic Relations

New
York, 15 Oct 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Lesotho
signed today in New York City a joint communique on establishing diplomatic
relations, based on cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

The
communique was signed on behalf of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman by Omar
Said Al Kathiri, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the
United Nations, and on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho by Matete
‘Nena, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the United
Nations.

During
the signing ceremony, the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho
conveyed the greetings of King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Samuel
Matekane, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and National Security, and
Lejone Mpotjoane, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of
the Kingdom of Lesotho, to the Omani Government, noting his country’s
government’s aspiration to elevate the level of bilateral relations between the
two countries.

For
his part, the Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman emphasized the
Omani Government’s welcome of this important step, which stems from the
interest shown by the governments of both countries in establishing diplomatic
relations by laying the foundation for enhancing mutual dialogue and opening
horizons of cooperation to serve the interests of both countries and peoples.

—Ends/AG