Ouagadougou: Angolan diplomat Oliveira Francisco Encoge presented his credentials on Friday to President Ibrahim Traor© of Burkina Faso, officially accrediting him as Angola's ambassador to the country, albeit with non-resident status.
According to Angola Press News Agency, during the audience, Encoge conveyed a message from Angolan President Joo Louren§o to the Burkinabe Head of State, expressing wishes for health, fraternity, and success in his leadership of Burkina Faso. In the message, President Louren§o also reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation between Angola and Burkina Faso in areas of mutual interest.
President Ibrahim Traor© expressed gratitude for the appointment of the Angolan ambassador, indicating that his accreditation would contribute to bolstering cooperation between the two nations. He also extended greetings to President Louren§o and assured his full support to the Angolan diplomat in fulfilling his duties.
Additionally, President Traor© thanked the Burkinabe community residing in Angola for their welcome and emphasized the importance of strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was preceded by the presentation of the Letters of Appraisal to Burkina Faso's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean Marie Karamoko Traor©, on Thursday.
The accreditation of Oliveira Francisco Encoge underscores Angola's commitment to consolidating historical ties of friendship, solidarity, and cooperation with Burkina Faso, as part of efforts to enhance the Angolan diplomatic presence in West Africa. The relations between the two countries are marked by diplomatic coordination, especially within the frameworks of the African Union (AU) and South-South cooperation.
Both nations have shown interest in deepening bilateral cooperation across various fields, including peace, security, and African integration. Economically, the partnership involves trade in products such as refined petroleum, cement, and glass bottles from Angola, while Burkina Faso supplies processed cotton. The governments of both countries are keen to expand trade relations and encourage private investment, particularly in the mining and agricultural sectors, which are pivotal for their economic development.
