On January 12, 2024, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Lesotho's King Letsie III in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Xi Jinping pointed out that since the resumption of diplomatic relations 30 years ago, China and Lesotho have supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, joined hands on the journey of their respective national development and revitalization, and helped each other in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges, setting a good example of friendly coexistence and common development for large and small countries. Xi said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Lesotho relations and is ready to work with King Letsie III to take the 30th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations as a new starting point to further upgrade bilateral relations, expand practical cooperation areas, and achieve greater development of China-Lesotho friendly cooperative relations.

Letsie III said that both Lesotho and China have achieved leapfrog development over the past 30 years. The two countries have established solid diplomatic relations based on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and mutual benefits, significantly increasing the well-being of the two peoples. Lesotho reiterated its readiness to coordinate closely with great China to continuously consolidate the friendship and friendly cooperation between Lesotho and China, in a bid to boost the development and prosperity of both countries.

On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council exchanged congratulatory messages with Lesotho's Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane. Li Qiang said that China-Lesotho relations have maintained a sound momentum of development in recent years. China stands ready to take the 30th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to make concerted efforts with Lesotho to promote the sustainable development of China-Lesotho relations.

Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane said that China is not only Lesotho's strategic partner, but also its all-weather friend. Lesotho will continue to firmly support and participate in the Belt and Road Initiative and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.