Burkina Faso – Sierra Leone: Presidents Julius Maada Bio and Ibrahim Traoré join forces for security

The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, made a working and friendly visit to Ouagadougou on Wednesday afternoon, where he met with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso. This visit marks a significant strengthening of ties and cooperation between the two countries.

During their meeting, the two leaders engaged in in-depth discussions on the prospects for bilateral collaboration and addressed the security situation in Burkina Faso and the Sahel region.

President Bio emphasized the quality of his exchanges with his Burkinabe counterpart, describing the discussions as particularly fruitful. The two heads of state covered various aspects of bilateral cooperation, with a focus on the need to support security efforts in the Sahel. This meeting provided an opportunity to establish a constructive dialogue on the common challenges faced by their respective countries.

At the end of his visit, the Sierra Leonean President left with valuable insights into the situation in Burkina Faso and the Sahel region. These insights will enable him to present a detailed account of the realities on the ground during his upcoming interventions at the United Nations Security Council.

This visit not only strengthens diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso but also highlights the shared commitment of both countries to work together for stability and security in the Sahel region.

Sadia Nyaoré