The minister of Local government, chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police honourable Lebona Lephema welcomed an entourage from the United States of America's Military Air.

Upon their arrival on Thursday at the Mejametalana airbase, the entourage took the Minister together with the LDF members on a familiarisation flight.

In his remarks, honourable Lephema said such collaborations usually yield better results saying he hopes this one comes in handy. He mentioned that he hopes the familiarization flight will help in promoting Lesotho better in the world while also growing its tourism industry.

On the other hand, the pilot of the BE 20 aircraft Captain Michele Lowe said the objective of this flight was to amongst others discuss mutual security operations or corporate objectives in order to advance great partnerships that the two countries have with each other.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Commander Lesotho Defence Force Major General Matela Matobakele highlighted that the flight was taken along the terrains of Lesotho from Sani pass passing through the Thaba-Tseka district also through part of the Qacha's Nek district.

He further mentioned that it is through such collaborations that collective efforts towards sustainable security measures can be achieved.

Previously, the Press and Media Digital Outreach Officer at the American Embassy Lesotho, Mr. Moeketsi Chefa explained that this is the first time such an initiative has been carried out, also mentioning that it is the first time an American aircraft has landed on the ground of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Currently under the stewardship of Ms. Maria Brewer, the United States Embassy has for the longest time-built relations with the Kingdom of Lesotho on a number of sectors which amongst others include the placement of Peace Corps which function in the fields of education, agriculture and health.

Additionally, a number of Basotho youth have been given opportunities to study or even acquire jobs from the United States.