President Mahama’s discussions with Burkina Faso’s leader focused on combating terrorism and enhancing bilateral relations. He emphasized the need for regional cooperation against escalating security threats, comparing terrorism to an uncontrollable cancer. The talks also encompassed the economic collaboration between the two nations and their strategic geopolitical concerns.
President John Mahama has expressed his dedication to collaborating with Burkina Faso to combat terrorism. During his visit to Ouagadougou on March 10, 2025, he highlighted the escalating security threats posed by terrorism and the necessity for regional cooperation. He stated that terrorism acts similarly to a cancer, emphasizing, “if you don’t fight it, it will spread throughout the body.”
Mahama remarked on the interconnected nature of security in the region, referencing how terrorism has spread from Mali to Niger and Burkina Faso. He invoked a local proverb: “when your neighbour’s house is on fire, you have to help him to quench it; otherwise, it will spread to your own house.” This metaphor underlines the urgency for collaborative measures against terrorism.
The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between Ghana and Burkina Faso, focusing on economic growth and trade liberalization. Discussions with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s leader, encompassed the security dynamics in the Sahel region and the implications of broader geopolitics.
Accompanying President Mahama were notable officials, including the Presidential Envoy to the Sahelian States, Col. Larry Gbevlo Lartey, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and other senior advisors, underscoring the gravity of the talks regarding regional security implications.
President Mahama’s visit to Burkina Faso underscores the critical need for collaborative action against terrorism in West Africa. Emphasizing regional security, he made a compelling case for collective efforts to counter the spread of terrorism, likening it to a cancer. The discussions also aimed at enhancing bilateral economic ties, illustrating the multifaceted approach needed to address both security and development in the region.
Original Source: 3news.com
