The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the Nation that Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia accepted an invitation to travel to Maseru, Lesotho on 28th October, 2022 to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of The Right Honourable Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister-elect of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
The Inauguration Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, 28th October, 2022 in Maseru following the National Assembly Elections held on 7th October, 2022 where the recently formed Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) Party won the elections and the Party leader Mr. Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane was appointed Prime Minister by His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
As Incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, President Hichilema will join other regional Heads of State in showing solidarity and collective commitment to the consolidation of democracy through the holding of peaceful elections.
The President is scheduled to return to Zambia immediately after the ceremony.