Canada–Lesotho relations
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Canada and Lesotho established diplomatic relations in 1966. Lesotho businesses can apply for support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, which has funded projects focused on gender equality.[citation needed]
Trade
[edit]In 2017, Bilateral trade was $10 million, consisting of $9.7 million imports from Lesotho and $302,000 in exports to Lesotho.[1]
Foreign aid and development
[edit]Canadian NGOs and Foreign Aid provided by the Canadian Government have improved healthcare and education in Lesotho. Several politicians in Lesotho have used Canadian provided scholarships to get a college degree such as Pakalitha Mosisili, the 4th Prime Minister of Lesotho. Canada continues to strengthen ties by increasing foreign aid and university scholarships for high school students in Lesotho. [2]
Resident diplomatic missions
[edit]- Canada is accredited to Lesotho from its high-commission Pretoria, South Africa.[3]
- Lesotho maintains a High Commission in Ottawa.
References
[edit]- ^ "Canada - Lesotho Relations". Government of Canada. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ CGE Magazine (7 May 2012). "Bilateral Aid Lesotho seeks Renewed Ties". Canadian Government Executive. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "Consulate of Canada to Lesotho in Maseru". Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2018.