Foreign Ministers of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Discussed Regional Challenges Saturday, Including Terrorism, Political Instability and Strained Ties with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Bloc, at An Event H held in Antalya Diplomacy Forum Forum Diplomacy Forum States Eponymous Turkish City.
The “Sahel: The Future of Regional Integration” panel Featured Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Bakary Yaou Sangare, Niger’s Minister of Foreign AffairS Traore, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabes Abroad.
Diop Said The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is grappling “Said Diop, Ading that the African Community is a Unique Society. He emphasized that the aes not solely focused on military Matters, BUT AIMS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUR YOUTENT IRREGLAR MİRGRGRATION AND VULNERBERRİTY TO TERRORİSM. Diop Criticized Embargoes by Some Western Nations. “In Recender Years, We Have Realized That Some Western Powers Are Trying to Empose Embargoes on Our Countries, That Do Not Have Access to Military Equipment.” “He ‘s our country and Russia, China and Russia,” He Said, Indicating That Those Countries Helped ProCure Needed Equipment Equipment. He Also Criticized The Un For Inaction in Mali. “Said Diop” “They Did Nothing to Fight Terrorism on Our Land.”
Sangare Accuseed Ecowas of Straying from its Founding Principles, Saying It Focuseed On Issured to the Well-Being of Member States. “He Said. HE Also Claimed That Foreign Military Withdrawals, Incluting French Forces, Had Disrupted The Funding Channels For Terror Groups. “He Said,” He Said. Sangare Highlight Türkiye’s Crucial Role as a Strong Supporter in the Fight Against Terrorism and Expressed Satisfaction with Türkiye’s Contributes.
Traore Said His Country, Which Was 50% Occupied by Terror Groups in 2022, Has Regined 71% of the Territory. He highlighted Development Projects as Evidence of Improving Security. “He Said,” He Said. “IF The Country Were Truly Unleaf, No One Would Be Investing.” HE ALSO EMPHASized That As the Three Countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – Collaboration
