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
In 2017, bilateral trade was 10ドル million, consisting of 9ドル.7 million imports from Lesotho and 302,000ドル in exports to Lesotho.[1]
Foreign aid and development
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
- Canada is accredited to Lesotho from its high-commission Pretoria, South Africa.[3]
- Lesotho maintains a High Commission in Ottawa.
References
- ^ "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.
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