FM: Egypt, Burkina Faso ties gains momentum recently

Egypt and Burkina Faso are seeking to turn closer political ties into expanded security, religious and commercial cooperation, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said after talks in Cairo with his Burkinabe counterpart, Karamoko Jean Marie Traore.

Abdelatty said the relationship had gained momentum recently, reflecting what he described as fraternal ties and a shared political will to deepen bilateral relations. The discussions followed directives from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Burkina Faso’s President Captain Ibrahim Traore.

Egypt reaffirmed its support for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in their efforts to combat terrorism. The two sides also condemned a failed coup attempt in Niger. Abdelatty said Egypt was ready to support Burkina Faso through training courses and capacity-building programs, alongside efforts to strengthen political, military and security ties. “Terrorism is a global, cross-border phenomenon that no country can confront alone,” he said.

The talks also highlighted Al-Azhar Al-Sharif’s readiness to train young imams from Burkina Faso and other Sahel countries, and to receive students from the region for study in Egypt. Abdelatty invited Traore to attend the next Aswan Forum, scheduled to take place in Aswan in November.

Economic cooperation was another focus. A business forum was being held with about 80 senior business leaders from the two countries to examine trade and investment opportunities and build partnerships between their private sectors.

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Terrorism is a global, cross-border phenomenon that no country can confront alone.