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The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) have signed an agreement for the hosting of the Project Management Office (PMO) in Lesotho to maintain a sustainable water supply and ensure equitable sharing of water resources.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Lejone Mpotjoane, said the formal ties between the Governments of Lesotho, Botswana, South Africa and Namibia integrated the principles of water resource management of the Orange-Senqu River Basin under the umbrella of ORASECOM. He said this agreement also affirms the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Revised Protocol on Shared Watercourses.
Mpotjoane said the Government of Lesotho is pleased to extend similar immunities and privileges to host the PMO under the Secretariat of the ORASECOM.
Developing joint sustainable water projects
Mpotjoane expressed hope that this PMO is not only for the establishment of the Framework for the Study on the provision of water to Botswana from Lesotho highlands but also constitutes a step in the development of sustainable renewable water projects for the benefit of Basotho and those on the Senqu River Basin.
He stressed that the signed agreement does not only provide the PMO with the legal personality to enter into International Agreements but also provides for the juridical capacity to acquire and institute legal proceedings, dispose of immovable and movable property in accordance with the laws of Lesotho or under such arrangements as may be agreed upon.
"It should be noted that the privileges and immunities are accorded to the PMO and, as such, are not for the personal benefit of individuals or representatives in the office. However, these privileges will safeguard the independence of the exercise of the representatives functions in connection with the PMOs projects," he added. |
