Rome:The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism of Burkina Faso, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, announced during his visit to Rome that his mission is aimed at celebrating the friendship between the Burkinabè and Italian people. This declaration comes before the official inauguration of Thomas Sankara Park in Rome's third district.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the mission was initiated by the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, under the direction of Prime Minister Rimtalba Emmanuel Ouédraogo. The minister emphasized the pride felt by Burkina Faso and its citizens due to the decision made on September 17, 2025, by the municipality of Rome's third district to name a park after Thomas Sankara, following extensive research into his life and work.
The delegation's visit to Rome includes expressing gratitude to the Italian authorities, particularly to the president and councilors of the third district's municipality, on behalf of the President of Burkina Faso. The Burkinabe delegation also visited the Burkina Faso embassy in Italy, where the minister commended the hospitality of Ambassador Cyrille Ganou Badolo and the dedication of embassy staff.
During the visit, the minister noted the acquisition of a 10-story building to support diplomatic missions, highlighting Burkina Faso's resilience and dignity on the international stage despite challenging conditions. The delegation was welcomed by the mayor of Rome's third district, providing an opportunity to express gratitude ahead of the official presentation of a letter from the President of Burkina Faso.
The delegation inspected Thomas Sankara Park to assess the progress of preparations for the inauguration ceremony. The minister observed the dedication of Burkinabè teams and the smooth continuation of installations, assuring that everything was proceeding well without any issues.
In anticipation of the inauguration ceremony scheduled for October 24, 2026, the minister extended an invitation to Italians and Burkinabè residing in Italy and neighboring regions to participate in the event. He encouraged the diaspora to join the celebration starting from 10 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.