On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabe Abroad, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, met with Lu Shan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. The discussion focused on preparations for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) 2024, scheduled to take place in Beijing from September 4-6, 2024.
Ambassador Lu Shan assured that preparations are progressing well and emphasized that efforts are underway to ensure a comfortable stay for the Burkinabe delegation and other African representatives.
The summit, themed “Partnering to Promote Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future,” is expected to be a pivotal event for strengthening China-Africa strategic ties. According to Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Burkina Faso anticipates significant advancements in bilateral cooperation and opportunities arising from the summit.
The event underscores China’s commitment to deepening its relationships with African nations, including Burkina Faso, its major trading partner.