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Published Date: 2014-11-18
The foreign ministry says Taiwan hopes to strengthen its relations with its ally Burkina Faso despite a recent military takeover in that West African country.
Former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore was ousted in October following mass protests. Many opposed Compaore’s efforts to change the constitution that would allow him to stand for re-election and extend his 27-year rule. The military appointed former foreign minister Michel Kafando to stand in as transitional president.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it hopes that the situation in Burkina Faso stabilizes. Deputy foreign ministry spokesman Li Hsien-chang explains:
"Bilateral relations and cooperation are going well between the two nations," said Li. "We hope to see new and stable development in the situation in Burkina Faso. We will also continue to strengthen and deepen bilateral relations with Burkina Faso.”