Rédaction Africa Links 24 with AZ Africa Links 24
Published on 2024-03-25 14:39:12
Multilateral cooperation: the new Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees presents his Letters of Credentials to the Burkinabe diplomacy chief
The new Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Burkina Faso, Maurice Azonnankpo, presented his Letters of Credentials to Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabe Abroad in Ouagadougou on Monday, March 25, 2024.
During the presentation, he expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Burkinabe authorities for accepting his accreditation to the Land of Honest Men. He stated that he intends to carry out his mandate with a focus on commitment and collaboration with the Burkinabe authorities to address the challenges related to the management of refugees in Burkina Faso, especially in this particularly difficult context.
While congratulating the new HCR representative, the Burkinabe diplomacy chief wished him success in his mission and assured him of the Foreign Affairs Department’s readiness to support him in achieving this mission. According to Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, given Maurice Azonnankpo’s background and technical and professional skills, the management of refugees in Burkina Faso will see tangible results under his mandate.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs took the opportunity to commend the United Nations System as a whole for its interventions in Burkina Faso through aligned approaches that have led to satisfactory results on the ground.
This article highlights the importance of multilateral cooperation and the positive impact it can have on addressing complex challenges such as refugee management. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts between international organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the local authorities to achieve common goals for the benefit of refugees in Burkina Faso.
Overall, the article showcases a strong commitment to working together towards a more sustainable and effective approach to refugee management, highlighting the significance of collaboration and coordination in addressing humanitarian crises.
Read the original article(French) on Agence d’Information du Burkina
