Burkina Faso – Mali / A diplomatic bridge of honour: Mali celebrates Prime Minister Dr Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélèm de Tambèla

In a symbolic gesture of friendship and recognition, Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Dr. Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélèm de Tambèla, has been honored with the prestigious title of Officer of the National Order of Mali, bestowed as a foreign distinction. This honorary recognition, conferred during an emotional ceremony in Ouagadougou on Friday by his Malian counterpart, Choguel Kokalla Maïga, attests to the exceptional efforts of the Burkinabe Prime Minister in strengthening ties between the two neighboring nations.

A presidential decree, signed by Colonel Assimi Goïta, President of the Malian Transition, formalized this special acknowledgment: «Mr. Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélèm de Tambèla, Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, is appointed Officer of the National Order of Mali as a foreign title. The Grand Chancellery of the National Orders of Mali is responsible for the execution of this decree, which will be recorded and published in the Official Journal».

This decoration not only highlights Dr. Kyélèm de Tambèla’s diplomatic commitment but also reinforces the privileged nature of relations between Burkina Faso and Mali.

Beyond its protocolary aspect, this distinction reflects the quality of actions undertaken by the Burkinabe Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two sister nations.

Emphasizing excellence and fraternity, this ceremony marks a significant moment in the history of diplomatic relations between Burkina Faso and Mali.

 By spotlighting the major role of Dr. Kyélèm de Tambèla in this dynamic, it demonstrates Mali’s appreciation for a committed architect of regional unity.

This decoration goes beyond individual recognition; it appoints Prime Minister Kyélèm de Tambèla as an ambassador of friendship between Burkina Faso and Mali.

By dedicating efforts to promote cooperation between the two nations, Dr. Kyélèm de Tambèla has contributed to strengthening the foundations of a fruitful and enduring relationship.

Through this distinction, Mali expresses gratitude towards a valuable partner and reaffirms its commitment to consolidating historical and cultural ties that transcend borders.

Neil Camara