Burkina Faso, currently led by a transitional government resulting from a Coup, expressed a desire for closer cooperation with neighboring Niger, which recently experienced a military coup. The Minister of Communication emphasized the strong bond between the two countries and expressed hope for Niger's stability. Burkina Faso and Mali, both ruled by military coup leaders, face violence from jihadist groups. Niger, previously an ally of Western countries, is the third Sahel country to experience a coup since 2020. Burkina Faso also expressed a desire to diversify partnerships in the fight against jihadism, including potential cooperation with Russia.

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