The Vice-President of Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly, Daouda Diallo, commended, on November 7 in Rabat, His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s proposal to launch an international initiative to promote access to the Atlantic Ocean for Sahelian states, which was announced in His Majesty’s speech on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the Green March.
In a statement to the press following his talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, Diallo stated that “the Royal Speech is a testament to His Majesty the King’s interest in the concerns of landlocked countries.”
“His Majesty the King has decided to help us, and the timing of this decision is perfect,” stated Diallo, adding that his country is currently struggling to overcome difficulties and urgently needs access to ports to export its products and boost development.
The Burkinabe official also praised the excellent relations between Morocco and Burkina Faso, commending the rapid development the Kingdom is undergoing, under the Enlightened Leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
Diallo also hailed Morocco’s efforts to help his country cope with the difficulties it faces, noting that the Kingdom “has helped us by providing assistance and accompanying us in our cooperative relations with foreign countries”.
The Burkinabe official further praised the “sovereign and responsible” approach adopted by the Kingdom in dealing with the aftermath of Al-Haouz earthquake, stressing that this approach has set an example for Africa and the whole world.
In this regard, Diallo expressed his deep sorrow at the earthquake, and reiterated his country’s solidarity with the Kingdom in the face of this ordeal.
