At the launching ceremony of the China-Lesotho Triple Threat Elimination Project on October 16, H.E. Amb. Yang Xiaokun, Hon. Minister of Health Mamokete Ntsekhe and UNAIDS Multi Country Director Alankar Malviya jointly unveiled the project launch banner. More than 200 people attended the ceremony, including officials from the Ministry of Health and Mokhotlong District, representatives of the United Nations Mission in Lesotho, and local residents.

H.E. Amb. Yang Xiaokun noted that this project is one of the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund projects in Lesotho, demonstrating China is an active advocate and a faithful practitioner of the true spirit of multilateralism. It is also a vivid example of how China upholds the principle of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith and the principle of pursuing the greater good and shared interests with Africa. H.E. Amb. Yang Xiaokun also promoted the Global Human Rights Governance and the Global Development Initiative.

Hon. Minister of Health Mamokete Ntsekhe expressed sincere gratitude to the Chinese government for its generous support and called for working together with stakeholders to build a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous Lesotho. UNAIDS Multi Country Director Alankar Malviya hoped the project would become a model of successful collaboration and a catalyst for lasting change in the Kingdom of Lesotho.