Eswatini MPs seek easier travel with Lesotho, Botswana
Eswatini parliamentarians met in Lesotho to discuss removing travel barriers with neighbouring countries.
Parliamentarians from Eswatini and Lesotho met on Saturday at Thaba-Bosiu Cultural Village in Lesotho to push for greater freedom of movement between their nations and Botswana. Legislators proposed exploring ways to ease travel restrictions for citizens of the three countries. The engagement aimed to strengthen regional cooperation and foster friendships.
Marwick Khumalo, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Eswatini Branch, highlighted the importance of neighbourliness and solidarity. He stated that exchange programmes like this help build relationships that can lead to stronger cooperation. Khumalo supported considering proposals for easier travel if they offer tangible benefits.
The visit provided opportunities for parliamentarians to experience new places and learn from each other. Khumalo recalled similar successful exchanges with South African provinces in the past. The discussions align with previous calls for stronger regional ties and practical measures to facilitate citizen interaction.
Why it mattersEswatini parliamentarians are seeking to make it easier for citizens to travel to Lesotho and Botswana.