Burkina Faso: fruitful meeting between Austrian MPs and the President of the Transitional Legislative Assembly

A delegation of Austrian parliamentarians was granted an audience with Dr. Ousmane Bougouma, the President of the Transitional Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Ouagadougou. This visit was part of parliamentary diplomacy and was led by the honorable Hermann Brückl Ma.

During the meeting, discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation between Austria and Burkina Faso.

The Austrian delegation expressed their commitment to strengthening ties between the two nations, particularly amidst the ongoing security crisis in Burkina Faso.

Austrian parliamentarians reiterated their country’s support for Burkina’s efforts in combating terrorism.

Additionally, the security crisis was extensively discussed, with a focus on the challenges faced by Burkina Faso and the measures taken to address them.

The Austrian delegation expressed satisfaction with the dialogue with the President of the Transitional Legislative Assembly and indicated their willingness to further bolster the partnership between the two countries.

This meeting underscores the significance of international collaboration in addressing Burkina Faso’s security challenges, highlighting foreign partners’ dedication to supporting the country in this shared endeavor.

Olivier TOE