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Wang Yi Meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré

Time : Jun.13, 2025 Author : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Print


On June 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré in Changsha. 

Wang Yi said that since the resumption of diplomatic relations seven years ago, China and Burkina Faso have fully restored bilateral relations, contributing to the national development and economic growth of Burkina Faso, bringing tangible benefits to the Burkinabe people. Facts have proven that the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Burkina Faso fully serves the fundamental and long-term interests of Burkina Faso and its people. China consistently upholds the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and respects the choices made by the Burkinabe people. China will continue to support Burkina Faso in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests and in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions and driven by self-reliance. China is ready to consolidate mutual trust and friendship with Burkina Faso, enhance the exchange of governance experience, and provide support and assistance within its capacity for Burkina Faso's development and revitalization. Since the Beijing Summit, China has granted Burkina Faso zero-tariff treatment for all tariff lines, which will strongly boost the country's exports to China. China is ready to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with Burkina Faso, encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country, and help accelerate its industrialization process. Wang Yi expressed the belief that Burkina Faso will ensure the security and safety of Chinese enterprises and personnel in the country.

Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré expressed his pleasure at the elevation of Burkina Faso-China relations to a strategic partnership last year. Burkina Faso highly commended China for demonstrating leadership, supporting Africa's development and turning the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation into a highlight of South-South cooperation. He thanked China for its support to Burkina Faso since the resumption of diplomatic relations, reaffirmed Burkina Faso's firm commitment to the one-China policy, and expressed support for China in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Burkina Faso and China share a common vision of seeking well-being for their people. Burkina Faso is willing to deepen sincere and friendly cooperation with China and looks forward to China's continued support and assistance.