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Lesotho hails Kikwete over Burundi conflict
By Mwaura Mwingira, Lesotho, IPP Media
Fri, Apr 21, 2006
Lesotho has hailed President Jakaya Kikwete for bringing to the negotiating table the Burundi government and PALIPEHUTU-FNL.
The compliment was given yesterday by the Lesotho King Letsie III during a state banquet he hosted in honour of President Kikwete, who was in Lesotho for a two-day visit.
King Letsie III said the move had demonstrated Kikwete’s ability in solving problems.
He also hailed Tanzania for allowing the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to operate in its soil, saying the decision has built credibility to Tanzania in the international community.
King Letsie III said his country would continue to co-operate with Tanzania in its endeavour to bring peace in the Great Lakes Region.
He said Tanzania stood a good chance of helping the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attain lasting peace as Tanzania commands respect in the international community and it can exert its influence to appeal to big nations to help.
He saluted Kikwete for visiting Lesotho. ”I and my people are happy you chose to visit our country. Such visits help to cement our relationship,” he said.
President Kikwete on his part said Tanzania would continue to co-operate with Lesotho, especially in economic and trade sectors.
Kikwete said Tanzania has a lot to learn from Lesotho especially on how a tiny country can use its resources to boost the economy.
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