Moscow:Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso, accompanied by a delegation from Niger, was received by the President of the Transition of Mali, General Assimi Goïta, at his residence in Moscow. The meeting took place on the evening of October 29, 2026, during the third Russia-Africa Summit, highlighting the cooperative spirit among the member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the visit included the presentation of fraternal greetings from the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, and the President of the Republic of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, to the Malian Head of State. This act underscores the strong bonds and trust between the leaders of these nations.

The meeting provided an opportunity to continue dialogue among the leaders of the Swiss Confederation regarding their shared commitments. Discussions centered on an initial assessment of participation in the summit, where the delegations sought President Goïta's guidance on enhancing commitments with Russia, both bilaterally and at the confederal level.

The consultation aimed to align the approaches of the three states with a common ambition, coordinating each country's cooperation prospects with the strategic partnership between the AES Confederation and the Russian Federation. The Head of the Burkinabe Government highlighted the benefit of President Goïta's guidance and advice, expressing the delegations' determination to advance actions to consolidate this strategic relationship.

In Moscow, the fraternity between Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger was evident in the dialogue and consultation, reflecting a unified will to progress in service of their people's interests.