Burkina Faso is strengthening its diplomatic ranks with 34 new professionals trained at the Institute of Advanced International Studies (INHEI). Named "YIRWUDE," which means "radiance" in Fulfulde, the two graduating classes express their ambition to contribute to the influence of a strong and sovereign Burkinabe diplomacy.
The 34 recipients are from the 15th graduating class of Cycle A, designed to train foreign affairs advisors, and the 3rd graduating class of Cycle B, dedicated to foreign affairs secretaries. They respectively completed 24 and 21 months of training.
Placed under the theme "Diplomatic cooperation of the Confederation of Sahel States: a collective action for peace and endogenous development", this graduation ceremony takes place in a context of recomposition of international relations and redefinition of partnerships of Burkina Faso and its allies of the AES.
According to their representative, Williams Frédéric Bassané, this new generation intends to put its skills at the service of national interests and contribute to building a diplomacy capable of responding to contemporary challenges.
The Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabré/Kaboré, emphasized that the name "YIRWUDE" is much more than just a title. According to her, it represents a commitment to demonstrating loyalty to the homeland, integrity, probity, and rigor in the performance of diplomatic duties.
She invited the new executives to defend with determination the image and interests of Burkina Faso as well as those of the Confederation of Sahel States, while demonstrating discipline and professional commitment.
With these 34 new graduates, the Burkinabe public administration has a new pool of talent called upon to take part in the conduct of its foreign policy.
Djamila Kambou
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