Burkina Faso PM travels to Moscow for Russia-Africa summit
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo will attend the third Russia-Africa summit and economic forum on October 28-29.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo departed Ouagadougou on Monday, October 26, 2026, for Moscow. He will participate in the third Russia-Africa Summit and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum on October 28 and 29. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in security, investment, local resource transformation, and technology transfer.
This summit, the third after Sochi in 2019 and Saint Petersburg in 2023, will bring together African leaders with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, food and energy security, and state sovereignty. The Economic and Humanitarian Forum will also cover industrial development, technology, digital transformation, AI, peaceful nuclear energy, health, education, and training.
On the sidelines of the summit, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings to deepen partnerships for Burkina Faso's security and development. This engagement follows the February 12, 2026, agreement on the foundations of relations between Burkina Faso and Russia, reflecting President Ibrahim Traoré's desire to diversify partnerships.
Why it mattersThe Prime Minister's visit to Moscow aims to strengthen cooperation in key areas for Burkina Faso's development and security.