The Kingdom of Belgium plans to mobilize 40 million euros in support of Burkina Faso for the period after 2027. This financial commitment, which will be implemented through the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (Enabel), was announced during a meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries on Thursday, November 5, 2026 in Brussels.
On a friendly working visit to the Belgian capital, the Burkinabe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, spoke with his Belgian counterpart, Maxime Prévot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation.
Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and the prospects for a partnership more aligned with the priorities defined by Burkina Faso. In this regard, Maxime Prévot indicated that his country intends to align its cooperation with Burkina Faso's RELANCE 2026-2030 strategy and plan, without imposing its own priorities.
For his part, the Burkinabe foreign minister welcomed Brussels' willingness to continue relations with Ouagadougou, highlighting the need for cooperation based on respect for the sovereignty and interests of both states.
This meeting is part of a dynamic of diplomatic rapprochement, following the visit of the Belgian minister to Ouagadougou in August 2026.
During his stay, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré is also expected to meet with officials from the European Commission, Enabel and Bio Invest, before meeting with the Burkinabe community living in Belgium.
Djamila Kambou
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