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Burkina Faso President Traoré Hails Erdogan, Highlights Cooperation with Turkey

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Segun Adewole
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President Ibrahim Traore <br> Image Credit: BBC

In the second round of presidential elections held in Turkey on May 28th, Erdogan Revep Tayyip emerged victorious, securing his re-election against Kemal Kiliçdaroglu. The outcome of the elections was met with congratulations from Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the Head of State of Burkina Faso, who took to Twitter to express his well wishes.

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Traoré Extends Congratulations to Erdogan Revep Tayyip

On his Twitter account, President Traoré conveyed his warm congratulations to Erdogan Revep Tayyip on his brilliant re-election to the highest office in the country. He addressed the Turkish President, speaking on behalf of the Burkinabe people and himself, expressing wishes for success in the execution of his mandate. The message emphasized the significance of Erdogan's victory in the presidential elections.

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Election Results: Erdogan Wins with 52.16% of the Vote

Erdogan Revep Tayyip emerged as the winner of the second round of the Turkish presidential elections, securing 52.16% of the votes. His opponent, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, garnered 47.84% of the vote. This re-election grants Erdogan another five-year term, extending his total tenure in power to twenty years. The results underscore the continued support and confidence placed in Erdogan by the Turkish electorate.

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Traoré Highlights Cooperation with Turkey

President Traoré affirmed his commitment to fostering and strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Burkina Faso and the Republic of Turkey. The re-election of Erdogan offers an opportunity to deepen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration in various fields. Traoré expressed his readiness to work alongside Erdogan to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation for the benefit of both nations.

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