Philippine Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor Presents Credentials to President of Burkina Faso
Philippine Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Ibrahim Traoré of the People’s Republic of Burkina Faso at the President’s House in the capital Ouagadougou on Thursday, 19 December 2024.
President Traoré conveyed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for appointing an ambassador to Burkina Faso. The president said that he has tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabes Abroad and other agencies to pursue cooperation with the Philippines in areas that will benefit both countries.
On the Filipinos in Burkina Faso, the president said that they are very welcomed as he expressed his hope that they will be motivated to remain in the country.
Ambassador Mellejor thanked President Traoré for the opportunity to present his credentials adding that his purpose is to work with the president’s official representatives to further enhance relations between the Philippines and Burkina Faso at the bilateral and international levels.
Diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Burkina Faso were formally established on 10 October 2002. Most of the Filipinos in Burkina Faso are connected with the academe, religious missions and the country’s strategic gold mining sector.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines.
Philippine Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor recently had the honor of presenting his credentials to President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso. The ceremony took place at the President’s House in the capital city of Ouagadougou on December 19, 2024.
During the meeting, President Traoré expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for appointing an ambassador to Burkina Faso. He highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two countries and instructed relevant ministries to explore opportunities for mutual benefit.
The President also extended a warm welcome to the Filipino community in Burkina Faso, hoping that they would find encouragement to continue contributing to the country’s development.
Ambassador Mellejor, in turn, expressed his appreciation to President Traoré for the chance to strengthen ties between the Philippines and Burkina Faso. He emphasized his commitment to collaborating with local representatives to enhance bilateral relations on both regional and global platforms.
Formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Burkina Faso were established on October 10, 2002. The Filipino community in Burkina Faso is primarily involved in academia, religious missions, and the strategic gold mining industry.
Overall, the meeting between Ambassador Mellejor and President Traoré signifies a positive step towards closer cooperation and understanding between the two nations.
