President John Mahama of Ghana has completed a productive working visit to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Monday afternoon, marking the final stop in his recent diplomatic tour of the three Alliance of Sahelian States. This visit, which comes a week after Mahama’s inauguration on January 7, underscores his administration’s commitment to strengthening regional ties and fostering closer cooperation with West African nations.
During the meeting, President Mahama and his Burkinabe counterpart, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, held an in-depth discussion centered on improving economic collaboration, regional security, and energy solutions. The joint press conference that followed highlighted key projects in the aviation and hydrocarbons sectors, areas in which both nations are eager to invest.
Mahama emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral trade and security cooperation between Ghana and Burkina Faso, particularly in the face of growing regional challenges, including terrorism and instability in the Sahel. The two leaders agreed that greater collaboration was essential to ensure regional peace and economic growth.
The discussions also included a focus on energy, with both leaders acknowledging the need to explore sustainable energy solutions to power their countries’ economies and improve living conditions for their citizens. Mahama expressed Ghana’s readiness to collaborate with Burkina Faso on energy development and diversification.
This visit marked a key milestone in Mahama’s efforts to reinforce ties with Burkina Faso and the wider Sahelian region. As part of his ongoing diplomatic engagements, Mahama has been keen to focus on forging strong partnerships that will bring long-term benefits to West Africa’s economic and security landscape.
