the South Africans at a press conference suddenly exhibited weapons which they alleged were of Chinese origin and had been found in Lesotho. This was part of the campaign to prove that South Africa was faced with an onslaught by the communist/socialist world. 27. All manner of accusations have been hurled at us by the racist Pretoria rCgime in preparation for their aggression against Lesotho. A completely unacceptable demand is made of us to abandon our international obligation of giving asylum to political refugees from South Africa. When, with the assistance of HCR, we have facilitated the departure of these refugees from Lesotho, we have been accused of acting as a clearing-house for people on their way to military training in bases abroad. 28. The Basotho nation, unlike other nationalities in the region, won and maintained its independence, albeit on a greatly reduced portion of its original terri- tory, by diplomacy, peaceful coexistence and good- neighbourliness, rather than by war. It emerged from a motley assemblage of national groups welded to- gether by our wise founder and leader Moshoeshoe I. In a word, it is essentially a nation of refugees. Against this background, we accept present-day refugees as a matter of course. As a nation whose very existence is founded upon diplomacy and peaceful co-operation and coexistence, we. expect of our neighbours the kind of co-operation and partnership that would, in the first place, make them find it imperative to apprise Us of situations which cause them concern, whereupon we would both seek common solutions. Lesotho has repeatedly called upon South Africa genuinely to commit itself to this policy. LIBRARY 29. At the risk of his image as an African patriot, our Prime Minister has conferred with the rulers of South Africa on bilateral and regional problems with a View to promoting peaceful coexistence. Why, then, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or press release, discussing the relationship between Lesotho and South Africa, with a focus on issues of diplomacy, international obligations, and accusations of aggression. The tone is defensive and emphasizes the importance of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief