India and Lesotho reviewed their full range of bilateral ties during the sixth meeting of the Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation (JBCC), held in New Delhi on July 30, 2026.
The meeting was co-chaired by Janesh Kain, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa) from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Thabang P. Lekhela, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations.
Discussions covered trade and economic ties, development cooperation, skilling and capacity building, as well as collaboration in regional and multilateral forums.
The Lesotho delegation also met with Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (ER) at the Ministry of External Affairs, on July 31, and held separate talks with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and the Department of Commerce to explore ways to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Both countries reaffirmed their close ties rooted in a shared commitment to South-South cooperation. The next JBCC meeting is scheduled to take place in Maseru in 2027.
The joint statement was released in New Delhi on Wednesday this week.
Summary
- India and Lesotho reviewed their full range of bilateral ties during the sixth meeting of the Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation (JBCC), held in New Delhi on July 30, 2026.
- The Lesotho delegation also met with Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (ER) at the Ministry of External Affairs, on July 31, and held separate talks with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture &.
- Farmers’ Welfare and the Department of Commerce to explore ways to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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