Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2012. It was answered by Lord Bellingham (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 February 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lesotho: Foreign Relations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment he has made of bilateral relations with Lesotho; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Britain greatly values our diplomatic relationship with Lesotho which is underpinned by frequent visits from our staff in the British high commission Pretoria who are accredited to Lesotho. I have also met with the Lesotho high commissioner. I look forward to the prospect of successful and peaceful elections in Lesotho later this year.We continue to provide around £10 million each year in aid to Lesotho through multilateral shares, debt relief and international non-governmental organisations.

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