Burkina Faso’s interim President, Ibrahim Traoré, engaged in discussions with a Russian delegation concerning military cooperation, as reported by the Burkinabe presidency.
The visit, spearheaded by Russian Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, serves as a follow-up to talks previously held between President Traoré and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg in July.
The discussions primarily centered on various aspects of military support, encompassing “the training of Burkinabe officer cadets and officers at all levels, including pilots in Russia,” as outlined in the statement released on Thursday.
Additionally, the dialogue encompassed conversations on economic cooperation and the exploration of opportunities in the realm of nuclear energy.
This diplomatic encounter occurs within the context of Russia’s heightened efforts to expand its political and economic influence across the African continent.
By xamse
September 1, 2023
