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Burkina Faso participates in tribute ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader in Tehran
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Burkina Faso participated in an official tribute ceremony in Tehran on Friday, July 3, 2026, for Iran's Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28, 2026, in an Israeli-American offensive. The information was shared on the Facebook page of Burkina Faso's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Burkinabe delegation was led by Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabe Abroad, representing the President of Faso. At the Mosalla Imam Khomeini complex, he extended Burkina Faso's condolences to the Iranian people and authorities before signing the book of condolences. On the sidelines of the ceremony, the Burkinabe head of diplomacy met with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in defense, security, diplomacy, and economic and commercial exchanges. This meeting reflects a shared desire to consolidate bilateral relations. Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré's visit to Tehran also included discussions with several African ministers, including those from Congo, Namibia, and Egypt, concerning regional cooperation and partnership prospects with Iran, as the tribute ceremonies continue until July 9.
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