# President Cyril Ramaphosa says while other countries are creating barriers, including imposing tariffs, it is incumbent on South Africa and Lesotho to promote trade relations that reflect common interests. The president co-chaired the second South Africa-Lesotho Bi-National Commission session in Maseru on Wednesday. Ramaphosa says the two nations have the opportunity for closer collaboration in many areas, including greater trade, infrastructure development, energy and food security, and bilateral and regional value chains.
Ramaphosa says SA and Lesotho need to promote greater trade relations