Lesotho's newly elected prime minister, Moeketsi Majoro, says his first official visit to South Africa was critical as it was urgent to work on improving relations between the two nations.

Trade, free movement of people between the two countries, the coronavirus outbreak and stability in the mountain kingdom formed part of his courtesy visit to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa said the moment marked an important milestone in the improving of relations between the two countries, noting the renewed hope in the small country located within South Africa's borders.

He added this served to "deepen relations" at all levels, including the movement of people between South Africa and Lesotho as well as finding ways to support each other economically, while addressing concerns over issues such as cross-border crime and human trafficking.

He added South Africa was keen, as it planned towards a post-Covid-19 economy, to share its plans with Lesotho, hoping the same could be done by the mountain kingdom.