Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea



News Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea Ibrahim Traoré says military still using DPRK arms imported in 1985, pushing to revive security ties after recent coup Sophie Lamotte May 5, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Burkina Faso leader Ibrahim Traoré at an event earlier this year \| Image: Présidence du Faso Facebook page The West African nation of Burkina Faso wants to import more weapons from North Korea following their revival of ties earlier this year, the country’s leader said on Thursday. During an extensive interview on national television (RTB), Ibrahim Traoré said that North Korea, like Russia, can serve Burkina Faso’s interests particularly in the fields of security and development. “North Korea has many capabilities. And let’s be honest, in our army, up to this day we are still using weapons that North Korea gave us in 1985. We have to admit it,” Traoré said, when asked what he expects from the © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea

Ibrahim Traoré says military still using DPRK arms imported in 1985, pushing to revive security ties after recent coup

Sophie Lamotte May 5, 2023

Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea

Burkina Faso leader Ibrahim Traoré at an event earlier this year | Image: Présidence du Faso Facebook page

The West African nation of Burkina Faso wants to import more weapons from North Korea following their revival of ties earlier this year, the country’s leader said on Thursday.

During an extensive interview on national television (RTB), Ibrahim Traoré said that North Korea, like Russia, can serve Burkina Faso’s interests particularly in the fields of security and development.

“North Korea has many capabilities. And let’s be honest, in our army, up to this day we are still using weapons that North Korea gave us in 1985. We have to admit it,” Traoré said, when asked what he expects from the

Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea

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