# Lesotho National Day

Date: 4 Oct 2026
Released by: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

## MediaRelease.co Summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated His Majesty King Letsie III and the people of Lesotho on 60 years of independence. The statement highlights the enduring U.S.–Lesotho partnership and notes U.S. commitment to stronger commercial ties, including Convalt Energy’s $6.2 billion hydropower and data center project, alongside continued cooperation on health and security.

## Original release

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to His Majesty King Letsie III and the people of Lesotho as you commemorate 60 years of independence. This milestone anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the enduring partnership between our two nations. The United States remains committed to strengthening our commercial ties through strategic investments such as Convalt Energy’s $6.2 billion hydropower and data center project while also building on the close cooperation we share in health and security. As you mark this historic occasion, please accept my warmest wishes on behalf of the American people.

## Key details

- Author/spokesperson: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
- Published: 4 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/lesotho-national-day-2/
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/us/mr01174-lesotho-national-day-04102026.html

Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/lesotho-national-day-2/
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