Lesotho and Oman establish formal diplomatic relations

The Kingdom of Lesotho and the Sultanate of Oman have formally established diplomatic relations. The agreement was finalized on 14 October 2026 through the signing of a Joint Communiqué in New York.

The document was signed by H. E. Matete ’Nena, the Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations, and H. E. Omar Said Al-Kathiri, the Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations. This formalization aims to create a framework for bilateral cooperation, dialogue, and the exploration of shared interests in diplomatic, economic, and development-related sectors.