/ 11 June 1997

Lesotho opposition MPs walk out

JOINT DEFENCE

DEFENCE Minister Joe Modise has signed a joint defence agreement with Namibian defence minister Philemon Malima. The two countries have agreed to co-operate on training, disaster relief, joint naval exercises, military intelligence, medical services and communications.

JOINT POLICE

SAFETY and security minister Sydney Mufamadi has met with Mozambique’s interior minister to discuss cross-border co-operation on fighting car theft and smuggled weapons. SA has agreed to train detectives from Mozambique, and both countries have agreed to study security issues related to the Maputo corridor projects, which will increase cross-border traffic in people and goods.