On behalf of the United States Government, please accept my warm congratulations as the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho commemorate Independence Day on October 4.

The United States appreciates Lesotho’s partnership, which promotes sound democratic principles, peace, and stability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with Lesotho on empowering sustainable economic growth, protecting public health, and responding to climate change.

The people of the United States wish all people of Lesotho a very happy 57th Independence Day.

U.S. Department of State

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