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Iranian President Signals Readiness for Deeper Burkina Faso Ties
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signaled Monday his country's readiness to forge deeper and broader ties with African nations, with particular emphasis on Burkina Faso.
Pezeshkian delivered the message during a meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran with Burkina Faso's Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs Celestin Simpore, according to a statement issued by the Iranian president's office.
The Iranian leader framed Africa as a cornerstone of Tehran's foreign policy agenda, stating that the country pursues expanded cooperation across the continent through what he described as balanced diplomacy grounded in shared interests. He expressed firm readiness to elevate bilateral ties with Burkina Faso specifically.
Pezeshkian also extended an offer to share Iran's accumulated expertise across multiple sectors, including science, industry, and defense.
Simpore, in turn, lauded Iran's development over the past four decades — particularly its advances in defense and technology — characterizing them as symbols of "national power, strategic self-reliance, and smart management" achieved despite international restrictions.
The minister drew a pointed parallel between his country's security struggles and Iran's geopolitical pressures. Acknowledging that Burkina Faso has endured more than a decade of terrorism and chronic instability, he stated, "We maintain that the main sources of instability and insecurity in our region are not different from those seeking to force the Iranian nation to surrender."
Simpore further took aim at what he termed "hegemonic circles" — accusing them of deliberately perpetuating national dependency and eroding sovereignty — while affirming Burkina Faso's strong interest in cultivating a multifaceted partnership with Iran.
Pezeshkian delivered the message during a meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran with Burkina Faso's Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs Celestin Simpore, according to a statement issued by the Iranian president's office.
The Iranian leader framed Africa as a cornerstone of Tehran's foreign policy agenda, stating that the country pursues expanded cooperation across the continent through what he described as balanced diplomacy grounded in shared interests. He expressed firm readiness to elevate bilateral ties with Burkina Faso specifically.
Pezeshkian also extended an offer to share Iran's accumulated expertise across multiple sectors, including science, industry, and defense.
Simpore, in turn, lauded Iran's development over the past four decades — particularly its advances in defense and technology — characterizing them as symbols of "national power, strategic self-reliance, and smart management" achieved despite international restrictions.
The minister drew a pointed parallel between his country's security struggles and Iran's geopolitical pressures. Acknowledging that Burkina Faso has endured more than a decade of terrorism and chronic instability, he stated, "We maintain that the main sources of instability and insecurity in our region are not different from those seeking to force the Iranian nation to surrender."
Simpore further took aim at what he termed "hegemonic circles" — accusing them of deliberately perpetuating national dependency and eroding sovereignty — while affirming Burkina Faso's strong interest in cultivating a multifaceted partnership with Iran.
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