President John Mahama’s recent visit to Burkina Faso was in gratitude for Captain Traoré’s attendance at his inauguration. Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between the Alliance of Sahel States and ECOWAS to combat regional terrorism, addressing trust issues among leadership, and conveying AES concerns to ECOWAS.

President John Mahama recently conducted an official visit to Burkina Faso on March 10, acknowledging the attendance of his Burkinabe counterpart, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, at Mahama’s inauguration on January 7, 2025. During a press briefing post-discussions, he expressed gratitude to Captain Traoré for his presence on this significant occasion.

The discussions between the two leaders emphasized the mutual interests of their nations, particularly the necessity for collaboration between the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Mahama highlighted the dire need for such collaboration to combat terrorist activities threatening the West African region.

President Mahama pointed out the current impasse between AES and ECOWAS due to a prevailing lack of trust. He indicated that restoring trust among leadership is crucial and recognized the need for further time to rebuild those relationships, fostering cooperation regardless of regional affiliations.

Additionally, President Mahama assured Captain Traoré that he would relay the AES members’ concerns to ECOWAS for appropriate action. He mentioned that he gained valuable insights regarding the tripartite relationship between AES and ECOWAS, promising to convey their issues during the next ECOWAS meeting.

In conclusion, President Mahama’s visit to Burkina Faso underlines the importance of collaboration between neighboring nations in addressing security challenges in West Africa. His commitment to facilitating dialogue between AES and ECOWAS reflects a proactive approach to restoring trust and enhancing cooperative measures against terrorism in the region.

Original Source: 3news.com

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