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Published on 2024-03-02 18:53:30
Burkina-Azerbaijan-Diplomacy
Burkina Faso is considering strengthening its cooperation with Azerbaijan. Ouagadougou, March 2 (Africa Links 24) – Diplomatic authorities in Burkina Faso see the possibility of strengthening cooperation with Azerbaijan, an oil-rich country that is neighbor to Russia and Iran, according to official sources.
While attending a diplomatic forum organized by Turkey in Antalya, the Burkinabe Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, “discussed several areas of interest with his Azerbaijani counterpart towards enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two States,” according to his communication team.
“In particular, the two ministers agreed to expedite their rapprochement by signing a Framework Agreement for cooperation as soon as possible,” the source stated.
“This framework will serve as a platform to increase the volume of cooperation between the two countries in various areas such as hydrocarbons, gas, defense, higher education, etc.,” specified the communication services of the Burkinabe Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Minister Traoré also congratulated his Azerbaijani counterpart, Djeyhoun Bayramov, on his reappointment in the latest government formed after the presidential election on February 7, 2024.
Azerbaijan, with its capital in Baku, is a country rich in oil and natural gas, spanning an area of 86,600 km². It borders Russia, Iran, and Armenia, with which it is in conflict.
Burkina Information Agency
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The article highlights the efforts made by Burkina Faso to enhance cooperation with Azerbaijan, especially in areas such as energy, defense, and education. The diplomatic discussions between the two countries aim to establish a Framework Agreement that will facilitate increased collaboration in various sectors. Azerbaijan’s rich resources and strategic location make it an attractive partner for Burkina Faso, and the mutual desire to strengthen ties is evident in the discussions between the Foreign Ministers of both countries. This potential partnership has the potential to benefit both nations and contribute to regional stability and development.
Read the original article(French) on Agence d’Information du Burkina
