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India – Lesotho relations 2026

August 11 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 87 0

India and Lesotho reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation during the recently held Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation in Delhi.
India and Lesotho enjoy close ties of friendship and cooperation across diverse sectors, rooted in their shared commitment to enhancing South-South cooperation.
Both countries agreed that the next meeting of the Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation will be held in Maseru in 2027
Lesotho is a landlocked Country surrounded by South Africa.
It is also known as the "Kingdom in the Sky" or "Mountain Kingdom".
It is the only country in the world entirely above 1400 m elevation.
Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa.
Its major Ranges are the Drakensberg and Maloti Mountains.
Over 80% of the country lies above 1,800 metres (5,906 ft).
Lesotho is the southernmost landlocked country in the world.
It is the largest of the world's three independent states surrounded by the territory of another country, with Vatican City and San Marino being the other two.
It is the only such state outside the Italian peninsula and Europe, as well as the only one that is not a microstate.