Mali and Burkina Faso | President Assimi Goïta on an official visit to Ouagadougou to strengthen coordination among Sahel nations

The visit takes place within the context of bilateral relations between the two countries and as part of ongoing coordination between Bamako and Ouagadougou, both of which are members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—an alliance that also includes the Republic of Niger.

The visit is particularly significant given the security, political, and economic challenges facing the Sahel region, as well as the need to strengthen consultation and cooperation among member states—especially regarding security, counter-terrorism, border protection, and the development of mechanisms for regional integration.

Furthermore, this visit is part of broader diplomatic efforts aimed at bolstering ties between Mali and Burkina Faso and coordinating their positions on issues of common interest within the framework of the Alliance of Sahel States.