Moscow:Comrade Prime Minister, Head of Government, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, delivered a message from the President of Faso, Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traoré, at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. The message was part of a high-level panel on the second day of the summit.

According to Burkina Information Agency, President Traoré emphasized the importance of transforming the strategic partnership into tangible outcomes that align with the aspirations of the people of Burkina Faso and Africa. The President expressed a vision for cooperation based on respect, reciprocity, and genuine expertise transfer, with a focus on youth training in cutting-edge technologies.

The message highlighted Burkina Faso's commitment to breaking from unbalanced partnerships and forming diversified relationships that allow for resource control and partner selection based on mutual interests. This approach is mirrored in the Confederation of Sahel States' collaboration with Mali and Niger, aiming to combat terrorism and restore normalcy in affected regions.

The historical friendship between Africa and Russia was also underscored, with a call for cooperation that honors the dignity of all peoples. The President advocated for Africa's rightful place in global governance and the reform of international institutions to ensure respect for international law.

President Traoré's message concluded with a call for a partnership that empowers Africa to choose its own future, emphasizing a relationship that is sincere, transparent, and balanced, without forcing the continent to take sides. The summit is expected to yield initiatives that will bring substantial changes for the people of Burkina Faso.