Burkina Faso and Mali agree to hold joint cooperation meeting
Mali's President Assimi Goïta visited Ouagadougou on November 5, 2026, to discuss bilateral ties and regional security.
Malian President Assimi Goïta visited Ouagadougou on November 5, 2026, meeting with Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two leaders agreed to hold the 11th session of their joint cooperation commission in Ouagadougou to address shared challenges, including the fight against terrorism.
The visit aimed to strengthen fraternal ties and cooperation between Burkina Faso and Mali. Goïta and Traoré discussed bilateral, confederal, and international issues. They instructed their foreign ministers to arrange the joint commission meeting, which will focus on consolidating cooperation and finding common solutions to shared problems.
The leaders also reviewed progress within the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), particularly in defense, security, diplomacy, development, health, and education. Goïta invited Traoré for an official visit to Mali, with the date to be set diplomatically.
Why it mattersThe leaders of Burkina Faso and Mali met to strengthen bilateral cooperation and address shared security challenges.