Côte d'Ivoire - Burkina Faso: Time to come together...

The ties between Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso are deep, forged by a shared history, unwavering brotherhood, and mutual interests. For decades, the two nations have built strong cooperation, beneficial to their peoples.

Today, in the face of the challenges ahead, it is essential to preserve this understanding and avoid any division that would only benefit those who seek to weaken them. Disputes, no matter how significant, should not outweigh the greater good of the people.

Attempts at external manipulation should not divert them from their common goals: stability, development, and shared prosperity. Only sincere unity will enable them to address the security and economic challenges that both nations face.

That is why it is crucial for the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs of both countries to engage in constructive dialogue. An official meeting between their respective authorities should be organized as soon as possible to clarify expectations, dispel misunderstandings, and reignite the cooperation that has always existed between the two nations.

Unity is strength, and strength lies in the ability to overcome differences and build a shared future based on trust, solidarity, and mutual respect. Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, together, are stronger in facing the challenges of today and the issues of tomorrow.