The decision was taken in line with the principle of reciprocity, according to a statement signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean Marie Traore. <\/p>\n
The United States announced on Dec. 16 that it would fully suspend the entry of Burkina Faso nationals starting Jan. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
The statement reaffirmed Burkina Faso’s commitment to mutual respect, sovereign equality of states and reciprocity in international relations.<\/p>\n
Burkina Faso also remains open to cooperation with all partners, provided that such cooperation is based on respect for reciprocal interests, the statement emphasized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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