Iran-Africa Economic Summit Set for Late April 2025; Burkina Faso Invited to Participate

The Iran-Africa Economic Summit will be held in Iran in late April 2025. The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Burkina Faso, Mojtaba Faghihi, officially invited Burkina Faso to participate in the summit during a meeting with Burkina Faso's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie TRAORE, on February 26, 2025. The summit aims to strengthen cooperation between Iran and African nations, with a particular focus on fostering ties between the chambers of commerce and industry of both regions. The Burkina Faso Chamber of Commerce and Industry is expected to play a key role in the event, engaging with Iranian counterparts to explore and solidify cooperative ventures. Minister TRAORE welcomed the invitation, emphasizing the strategic relationship between Burkina Faso and Iran. Both countries are expected to discuss matters of mutual interest during the summit, seeking common ground on various international issues. The summit is anticipated to enhance economic relations and foster collaboration between Iran and African nations.