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05MASERU578
2005-11-09 07:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maseru
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DEMARCHE ON UN THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

Tags:  PHUM PREL LT UNHCR 
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UNCLAS MASERU 000578 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL LT UNHCR
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON UN THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

REF: STATE 204646

UNCLAS MASERU 000578

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL LT UNHCR
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON UN THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

REF: STATE 204646


1. On November 8 CAI met with MFA Acting Principal Secretary
Thabang Lekhela to deliver and discuss talking points in ref.
Pitso Makosholo, Chief, Division of Europe and the Americas,
also attended.


2. Charge prefaced his presentation of the points by noting
Lesotho's participation in the AU Peer Review Mechanism. A
country that took the initiative for a formal critique by AU
members clearly values open and frank discussions on a wide
range of subjects, including human rights. Considering this, it
was hoped that Lesotho would support the subject resolutions.


3. Lekhela stressed the importance Lesotho attaches to human
rights issues. The country's tendency is to not oppose such
resolutions or support no-action votes at the UN. It was
indeed regrettable, the PS added, that governments such as those
which are the subjects of the resolutions, exist in the
twenty-first century. This would be the backdrop against which
the GOL would develop its position. That being said, MFA would
have to consult with its missions in Geneva and New York, and
the Ministry of Justice to before a final decision is made
regarding Lesotho's votes.

ALBRECHT