Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré receives diplomats and asks for support
The new leader of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, attends a meeting in Ouagadougou this Sunday, October 2, 2022. AFP - -
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After giving the reasons for the coup of September 30, the captain stressed that the work has already begun on the ground.
"
It's just to save our homeland, our lands, our people
," he reassured.
The president of the MPSR took the opportunity to solicit partners.
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With our correspondent in Ouagadougou,
Yaya Boudani
Faced with diplomats, Captain Ibrahim Traoré maintains that his fight is only intended to give more peace of mind to the populations by accelerating the fight against terrorism.
"
It's just to save our homeland, our lands, our people
," he said to explain the reasons for the coup.
On the ground, the work has already begun, underlines the
now Head of State
, who seizes the opportunity to ask for the support of Burkina Faso's partners.
“
We expect everyone’s support (…).
We ask for your support
,” he said.
While being concerned for the return of security, peace and social and inter-community cohesion, the diplomatic corps and representatives of international organizations have reaffirmed their availability to support the country.
Wolfram Vetter, Chief Ambassador of the European Union Delegation, welcomed this meeting and recalled the importance of working to facilitate humanitarian assistance in this particular context.
As for the dean of the ambassadors, Andrea Romussi, the Italian ambassador, he invited the new power to respect international commitments, especially with regard to the protection of diplomatic rights, some of which were the target of demonstrations on 1 and 2 last October.
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