Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Karamoko Traoré to Moscow on Thursday (12 February) for a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.
Key developments:
• Signing of foundational agreements on Russia–Burkina Faso cooperation.
• Launch of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, co-chaired by Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, expected to begin operations in 2026.
• Expanded collaboration in defence, military-technical support, and counter-terrorism initiatives across the Sahel.
• Continued cooperation at the United Nations, including Burkina Faso’s support for Russian proposals on international stability and a measured stance on the Ukraine crisis.
• Progress on the Russia-Sahel Alliance, with Burkina Faso holding the Alliance presidency and hosting upcoming ministerial sessions.
• Plans to strengthen joint communication strategies to counter Western narratives and promote sovereign foreign policy perspectives.
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