BRUSSELS – A joint delegation from Lesotho and South Africa paid a working visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho’s Embassy in Brussels as part of an ongoing mission to improve cross-border movement between the two countries.
The visit forms part of a study tour supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and falls under the Lesotho–South Africa Bi-National Commission. The team, made up of technical experts, is tasked with developing a migration governance framework that makes it easier for citizens and goods to move across the border.
So far, the delegation has assessed several existing models, including the Gambia–Senegal and Belgium–Luxembourg borders, with Botswana and Namibia next on their itinerary. Their aim is to draw insights that could lead to the establishment of a more efficient and people-focused border system in the Southern African region.
At the Brussels embassy, discussions focused on how the Schengen Area system in Europe and various African border arrangements could inspire a regional model suited to Southern Africa’s specific needs.
The Lesotho Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the joint approach between both governments.
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