{"id":3476,"date":"2024-08-15T11:19:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T11:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/?p=3476"},"modified":"2024-08-15T11:20:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T11:20:47","slug":"pm-nabbanja-and-lesothos-premier-discuss-strategies-to-boost-bilateral-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/?p=3476","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Nabbanja and Lesotho&#8217;s Premier Discuss Strategies to Boost Bilateral Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Uganda\u2019s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Nabbanja Robinah, meets with her Lesotho counterpart, H.E. Sam Ntsokoane Matekane, in Kampala to explore new avenues for enhancing trade and economic cooperation between the two sister countries.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, focused on creating a stronger foundation for bilateral business partnerships and leveraging each nation&#8217;s unique strengths.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3479\" style=\"width: 924px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0047.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"924\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0047.jpg 924w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0047-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0047-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0047-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0047-860x570.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rt. Hon Nabbanja Robinah, meets with her Lesotho counterpart, H.E. Sam Ntsokoane Matekane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Nabbanja underscored the shared interests and commonalities between Uganda and Lesotho, noting the importance of fostering collaboration to unlock new opportunities. \u201cUganda and Lesotho have much to offer each other, and by working together, we can develop strategies that will not only boost our economies but also improve the lives of our people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The talks also touched on the upcoming selection for the Commonwealth Secretary General, with Nabbanja reaffirming Uganda\u2019s support for Lesotho&#8217;s candidature, emphasizing the principle of rotational leadership within the African Union.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to political support, the two leaders explored opportunities in the agricultural sector, where Uganda has established itself as a regional leader. Nabbanja highlighted Uganda\u2019s capacity to produce surplus agricultural products, such as milk, and expressed interest in sharing Uganda\u2019s agricultural expertise with Lesotho.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cUganda has the capacity to not only meet our domestic needs but also to supply other African markets. We are ready to support Lesotho in enhancing its agricultural sector, especially in training and capacity building,\u201d Nabbanja added.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>On his part, Prime Minister Matekane expressed a keen interest in deepening economic ties and invited Ugandan businesses to explore opportunities in Lesotho. He acknowledged the strong interest from Uganda&#8217;s business community in engaging with Lesotho and pledged his government&#8217;s support for such initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3478\" src=\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0046.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"924\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0046.jpg 924w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0046-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0046-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0046-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240815-WA0046-860x570.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have had fruitful discussions with Uganda\u2019s business community, and we are eager to welcome their investments in Lesotho. Our doors are open, and we will provide all the necessary support to ensure successful partnerships,\u201d Matekane said.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting, attended by key ministers and technical staff from both countries, marked a significant step in strengthening the relationship between Uganda and Lesotho. Both leaders expressed optimism that the collaboration will lead to increased trade and development, benefiting the people of both nations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3414\" src=\"https:\/\/mgdmedia.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9c5ccc55-64cc-4742-9948-33508bf8bf7f.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9c5ccc55-64cc-4742-9948-33508bf8bf7f.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/mgdmediaug.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9c5ccc55-64cc-4742-9948-33508bf8bf7f-213x300.jpeg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uganda\u2019s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Nabbanja Robinah, meets with her Lesotho counterpart, H.E. Sam Ntsokoane Matekane, in Kampala to explore new avenues for enhancing trade and economic cooperation between the two sister countries. 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