Burkina Faso Thanks Mali for Hosting Expelled Gold Miners

Bamako:Ouagadougou The Minister of Security of Burkina Faso, Divisional Police Commissioner Mahamadou Sana, expressed his gratitude in Bamako for the support provided by Mali to Burkinabe gold miners who were expelled from Guinea.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Mahamadou Sana, representing President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, led a delegation to Mali to convey appreciation for the hospitality extended to their citizens. The visit also aimed to assess the situation of these miners and explore ways to ensure their safe and dignified return to Burkina Faso.

During discussions with Mali's Minister of Security and Civil Protection, Major General Daoud Aly Mohammedine, Mahamadou Sana highlighted the importance of collaboration between the two countries. The ministers discussed measures to support the miners and organize their safe return to their families.

The initiative, as noted in a press release, demonstrates the dedication of Burkina Faso and Mali, both members of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), to fostering solidarity, fraternity, and mutual assistance.