Burkina Faso’s Leader Visits Moscow, Stressing ‘Friendly’ Ties

The prime minister of the West African country voiced his country’s interest in joining the Russia-led BRICS groups of nations.

Supporters of Capt. Ibrahim Traore wave a Russian flag in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Oct. 2, 2022. Sophie Garcia/AP Photo

Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, prime minister of Burkina Faso, visited Moscow on Oct. 8 and met with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.

According to a statement released by Russia’s defense ministry, the two men stressed the “friendly nature” of their countries’ relations at the meeting.