Strengthening the Ouagadougou-Tehran Axis: Visit of a Special Envoy from the Islamic Republic of Iran to Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou, November 26, 2025 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabe Abroad, His Excellency Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, received a special envoy from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Akbar Khosravinejad, on the evening of Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

The Iranian envoy conveyed an important message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Dr. Abbas Araghchi, to his Burkinabe counterpart. He also extended an official invitation to Minister Traoré for a visit to Iran, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Mr. Khosravinejad highlighted the satisfaction of Iranian authorities with the quality of cooperation between Iran and Burkina Faso, and praised the excellent relations between Iran and the three member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSA).

He expressed hope that these relations would be further reinforced through a consultation framework between the CSA and Iran, fostering greater support and solidarity between the parties.

Minister Traoré welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the invitation as a strong sign of friendship between Burkina Faso and the Islamic Republic of Iran. He also emphasized his appreciation for Iran’s ambition to engage in active cooperation with the CSA within a shared vision.